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Marine Weather Statements NWS OKX

FZUS71 KOKX 162239
MWSOKX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
639 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

ANZ335-338-355-162345-
639 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

  Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM...
  Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY...
  New York Harbor...

At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
9 nm northwest of Upper New York Harbor, moving east at 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.

&&

LAT...LON 4059 7409 4067 7413 4073 7404 4059 7397
      4067 7383 4062 7375 4090 7384 4105 7348
      4085 7348 4089 7361 4079 7364 4084 7370
      4075 7376 4059 7358 4061 7348 4038 7348
      4047 7427

$$

JP

Marine Weather Statements NWS LWX

FZUS71 KLWX 151516
MWSLWX

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026

ANZ534-537-543-151715-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1116 AM EDT Thu Oct 15 2026

...GUSTY WINDS GRADUALLY DIMINISHING...

Northeasterly winds are still gusting up to 20 knots over the
middle Chesapeake Bay. Winds should continue to diminish through
this afternoon as a cold front continues south. Mariners, 
especially in small craft, should exercise caution and be prepared
for locally higher winds and waves.

$$

Marine Weather Statements NWS AKQ

FZUS71 KAKQ 040736
MWSAKQ

Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
336 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

ANZ632-634-636-637-639-040830-
336 AM EDT Fri Sep 4 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the 
  Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel...
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA...
  James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River...
  James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge...
  York River...

At 331 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an outflow boundary from 
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This 
boundary was located near 4th Island Bay Bridge, moving 
south/southeast at 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

&&

LAT...LON 3707 7647 3702 7641 3709 7632 3712 7644
      3728 7641 3723 7595 3710 7597 3709 7593
      3693 7599 3691 7609 3683 7606 3683 7607
      3689 7609 3685 7613 3693 7616 3692 7633
      3683 7629 3684 7636 3692 7636 3688 7649

$$

JP

Marine Weather Message NWS OKX

WHUS71 KOKX 180623
MWWOKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
223 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

ANZ350-353-355-181500-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0095.000000T0000Z-261018T1500Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
223 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ380-383-385-182200-
/O.CON.KOKX.GL.A.0015.261019T1000Z-261020T2200Z/
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
223 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 11 to 16 feet possible.

* WHERE...Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY from 20 
  to 60 nm.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

For more details, see the Coastal Waters Forecast from 
National Weather Service New York NY, or visit
https://www.weather.gov/okx/marine

Marine Weather Message NWS LWX

WHUS71 KLWX 180232
MWWLWX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

ANZ535-180345-
/O.EXP.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-261018T0300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished.

$$

ANZ533-534-543-181045-
/O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-261018T1000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0162.261018T1000Z-261018T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach MD to Smith Point VA, 
  and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding 
  Bloodsworth Island.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EDT Sunday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ536-181000-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-261018T1000Z/
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ530-531-538-539-181045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-261018T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River 
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ532-537-181045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0162.000000T0000Z-261018T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and 
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ540>542-181045-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0161.000000T0000Z-261018T2200Z/
Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
1032 PM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the 
  Little Choptank River and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Marine Weather Message NWS AKQ

WHUS71 KAKQ 180712
MWWAKQ

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

ANZ650-181515-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261018T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.GL.A.0019.261019T0800Z-261021T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Watch, 
  north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 
  14 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague 
  VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For 
  the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to 
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ630-631-181100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261018T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 3 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA 
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ632-634-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek 
  VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA 
  including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to 
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ652-654-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 NM-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island 
  VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape 
  Charles Light VA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to 
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ656-658-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 NM-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 10 to 15 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- 
  North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA 
  border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to 
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ680-682-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to
60 NM-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 13 to 18 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 
  20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore 
  Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale conditions could persist into mid to 
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ684-686-688-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from
20 to 60 NM-Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -
North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to
60 NM-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and seas 15 to 20 ft.

* WHERE...Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light 
  VA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cape Charles Light to 
  Virginia  -North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM and Waters 
  from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts near Storm-force are possible on
  Monday. Additionally, Gale conditions could persist into mid to
  late week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ633-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Currituck Sound-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Currituck Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ639-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and waves 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth 
  River.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ635>637-181515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-261021T1100Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
312 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt and waves 2 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, 
  York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River 
  Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Latest Coastal Waters Forecast Issued for Long Island waters and New York Harbor

FZUS51 KOKX 180628
CWFOKX

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service New York NY
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

Montauk Point NY to Sandy Hook NJ out 60 nm offshore, including
Long Island Sound, the Long Island Bays, and New York Harbor

ANZ300-182200-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.Synopsis for the Long Island and Connecticut coastal waters...
High pressure settles over the waters later today. Low pressure 
will then develop and meander offshore through much of the 
upcoming week. 

$$

ANZ350-182200-
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing
to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 6 seconds and
SE 1 ft at 8 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft, occasionally
to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 9 seconds,
becoming E 9 ft at 11 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave
Detail: E 12 ft at 12 seconds. Slight chance of showers. 
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave Detail: E 12 ft at 11 seconds.
Slight chance of showers in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt
after midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave
Detail: E 13 ft at 10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft, occasionally to
18 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally
to 15 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to
13 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, occasionally to
10 ft.  

$$

ANZ353-182200-
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing
to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 7 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 6 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft, building to 6 to
9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 6 ft
at 9 seconds and E 5 ft at 6 seconds, becoming E 9 ft at
10 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave Detail: E
11 ft at 12 seconds. 
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave Detail: E
11 ft at 11 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 ft, building
to 9 to 13 ft, occasionally to 17 ft after midnight. Wave Detail:
E 11 ft at 10 seconds, becoming E 12 ft at 10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft, occasionally to
17 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally
to 15 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to
13 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft.  

$$

ANZ355-182200-
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing
to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 4 ft at 7 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft, occasionally
to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE
4 ft at 9 seconds, becoming E 7 ft at 10 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: SE
10 ft at 12 seconds. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: E 10 ft at 12 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 ft. Wave
Detail: E 10 ft at 11 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to
14 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to
10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft.  

$$

ANZ332-182200-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing
to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE
2 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E
2 ft at 6 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 11 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to
8 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 12 seconds and NE 3 ft at 5 seconds.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 4 ft at 5 seconds and
E 4 ft at 11 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at
5 seconds and E 3 ft at 10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to
4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.  

$$

ANZ331-182200-
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, diminishing to around 5 kt late.
Seas around 2 ft this morning, then 1 ft or less. Wave Detail: NE
1 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas
1 ft or less. Wave Detail: E 1 ft at 2 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 1 ft or
less. Wave Detail: NE 1 ft at 3 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to
3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft,
occasionally to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 
seconds, becoming NE 4 ft at 4 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to
3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ335-182200-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft this morning, then
1 ft or less. Wave Detail: NE 1 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave Detail: NE
1 ft at 3 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to
3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft,
occasionally to 6 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at
4 seconds, becoming NE 4 ft at 5 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ338-182200-
New York Harbor-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt late
this morning and afternoon. Waves around 2 ft this morning, then
1 ft or less. Wave Detail: NE 1 ft at 3 seconds, becoming NE 1 ft
at 2 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then 1 to
2 ft after midnight. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE
1 ft at 3 seconds. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE
2 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 3 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
3 ft at 4 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.  

$$

ANZ340-182200-
Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft this morning, then
1 ft or less. 
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.WED...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves around
2 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
1 to 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ345-182200-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing
to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. 
.MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft or
less. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less, then 1 to
2 ft after midnight. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Waves around 2 ft. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
around 2 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
1 ft or less.  

$$

ANZ380-182200-
Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to
60 nm-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late
this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, occasionally to
10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 7 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E
7 ft at 8 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, occasionally to
13 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft, occasionally to 18 ft in the
afternoon. Wave Detail: E 10 ft at 10 seconds, becoming E 13 ft
at 11 seconds. Chance of showers in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt
after midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft, building
to 13 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft after midnight. Wave
Detail: E 15 ft at 11 seconds. Chance of showers. 
.TUE...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: E 15 ft at 11 seconds.
Chance of showers. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft, occasionally
to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at 10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft, occasionally to
23 ft. Chance of showers. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft, occasionally
to 22 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft, occasionally to
18 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally
to 15 ft.  

$$

ANZ383-182200-
Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt this
afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE
7 ft at 7 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to
7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 8 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to
10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft,
occasionally to 17 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 10 ft at
9 seconds, becoming E 13 ft at 10 seconds. Slight chance of
showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: E 14 ft at
11 seconds. Chance of showers. 
.TUE...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail:
NE 15 ft at 10 seconds. Slight chance of showers in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt
after midnight. Seas 12 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft, building
to 13 to 17 ft, occasionally to 22 ft after midnight. Wave
Detail: NE 15 ft at 10 seconds, becoming NE 16 ft at 10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft, occasionally to
23 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
14 ft, occasionally to 18 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, occasionally
to 15 ft.  

$$

ANZ385-182200-
Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to
60 nm-
228 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing
to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt late. Seas 5 to 7 ft,
occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 8 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E
6 ft at 7 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft, occasionally
to 14 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 9 ft at 9 seconds,
becoming E 11 ft at 11 seconds. Chance of showers in the
afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming N 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 13 ft, occasionally to 17 ft, building to
11 to 13 ft, occasionally to 17 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: E
12 ft at 12 seconds, becoming E 12 ft at 11 seconds. Chance of
showers. 
.TUE...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
14 ft, occasionally to 18 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 11 seconds.
Slight chance of showers in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: E 14 ft at
10 seconds. 
.WED...NE winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
16 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 15 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
13 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 10 ft, occasionally to 13 ft.  

$$

Latest Coastal Waters Forecast Issued for the tidal Potomac River and upper portions of Chesapeake Bay

FZUS51 KLWX 180857
CWFLWX

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay.

Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction
relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are
blowing against the tidal flow.  Waves flat where waters are iced over.

ANZ500-182300-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...

High pressure will build in from the central U.S. through today, 
then linger early next week as low pressure develops and meanders 
off the Carolina coast. Additional Small Craft Advisories will 
likely be needed at times from through much of next week. 

$$

ANZ535-182300-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. 
.TODAY...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.WED...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  

$$

ANZ536-182300-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves
1 ft. 
.TODAY...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  

$$

ANZ537-182300-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves
4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt... diminishing to
20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt...increasing to 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Waves 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ530-182300-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves
1 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt until late
afternoon. Waves 1 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.  

$$

ANZ531-182300-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves
3 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning.
Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ538-182300-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves
1 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt until late
afternoon. Waves 1 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.THU...N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  

$$

ANZ539-182300-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves
2 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.WED...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ532-182300-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves
3 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt... diminishing to
20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ540-182300-
Eastern Bay-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves
2 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt until late
afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ533-182300-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves
4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt... diminishing to
10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt. Waves
3 ft...subsiding to 2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ541-182300-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves
2 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt... diminishing to
10 kt with gusts to 20 kt late. Waves 2 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt... increasing to
25 kt late. Waves 1 to 2 ft. 
.MON...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt after midnight.
Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
evening, then increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft.  

$$

ANZ542-182300-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...NE winds 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves
1 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt... increasing to
25 kt late. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.  

$$

ANZ534-182300-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Waves
5 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt... becoming N
15 kt with gusts to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 5 ft...subsiding
to 3 ft in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Waves 4 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ543-182300-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
457 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.REST OF THE OVERNIGHT...N winds 25 kt with gusts to 35 kt. Waves
3 ft. 
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt... becoming NE
10 to 15 kt with gusts to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 ft. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft.  

$$

Latest Coastal Waters Forecast Issued for lower portions of Chesapeake Bay and the coastal waters of MD, VA, and northeast NC

FZUS51 KAKQ 180718
CWFAKQ

Coastal Waters Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

Virginia Portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Currituck Sound and
Atlantic Coastal Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 60 nautical miles

ANZ600-182030-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.Synopsis for Fenwick Island DE to Currituck Beach Light NC out 60 
nautical miles including Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay, 
Currituck Sound and portions of the James, York, and Rappahannock 
Rivers...

Strong N to NE winds continue through at least mid to late week 
as low pressure develops off the southeast coast and then slowly 
moves north. There is uncertainty on the exact track of low after
Monday, leading to a lower confidence in the forecast for Tuesday
through the end of the week. 

$$

ANZ630-182030-
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to
5 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to
6 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 4 to
5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft.  

$$

ANZ631-182030-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 5 to 
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to
8 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 6 to 7 ft, occasionally
to 9 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 4 to 5 ft, occasionally
to 6 ft.  

$$

ANZ632-182030-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Waves 6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
late morning and afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft,
occasionally to 8 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to
8 ft. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. A chance of showers in the
evening. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
5 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to
8 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 5 to
6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft.  

$$

ANZ634-182030-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at
6 seconds. 
.TODAY...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt in the late
morning and afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 6 to 7 ft,
occasionally to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 6 ft at 9 seconds and N
4 ft at 6 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 6 to 8 ft, occasionally to
10 ft. Wave Detail: E 6 ft at 11 seconds and N 4 ft at 5 seconds.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 6 to
8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at 13 seconds
and N 5 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft. Wave Detail: E 7 ft at
13 seconds and N 6 ft at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the
evening. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 6 to
8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 6 ft at 6 seconds and
E 6 ft at 12 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
6 to 8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 7 to
9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 6 to
8 ft, occasionally to 10 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft.  

$$

ANZ635-182030-
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
Waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing to
2 to 3 ft in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing
to 2 to 3 ft after midnight. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
1 to 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ636-182030-
York River-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. 
Waves 2 to 4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing to
2 to 3 ft in the afternoon. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 20 to 25 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft, increasing to 2 to
4 ft after midnight. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing to
2 to 3 ft in the afternoon. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft, diminishing to
1 to 2 ft in the afternoon. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
1 to 2 ft.  

$$

ANZ637-182030-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. 
Waves 2 to 3 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TONIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft, diminishing
to 2 to 3 ft after midnight. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft, diminishing to
1 to 2 ft in the afternoon. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves around 1 foot, increasing to
1 to 2 ft after midnight.  

$$

ANZ639-182030-
James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. 
Waves 3 to 4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. 
.MON...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. A chance of showers. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Waves 3 to 4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ633-182030-
Currituck Sound-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
Waves 3 to 4 ft. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. A chance of showers. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 3 to
4 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves
3 to 4 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Waves 2 to
4 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt, decreasing
to 30 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  

$$

ANZ650-182030-
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at
8 seconds. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, occasionally to
13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 8 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt late. Seas 8 to 10 ft, occasionally 
to 15 ft. Wave Detail: E 10 ft at 12 seconds.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally to
19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers in
the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally
to 19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of
showers. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
11 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. A chance of showers after
midnight. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft, occasionally to
16 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft.  

$$

ANZ652-182030-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at
8 seconds. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft, occasionally to
15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 8 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 to 11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. Wave Detail: E 11 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N 30 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally to
19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers in
the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at
13 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
11 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, occasionally to
13 ft.  

$$

ANZ654-182030-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at
8 seconds. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 8 to
10 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. Wave Detail: E 11 ft at 12 seconds.
.MON...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming N 30 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally to
19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally
to 19 ft. Wave Detail: E 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of
showers. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at
12 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft, occasionally to
17 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Gusts up to 45 kt in the
evening. Seas 9 to 11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. A chance of
showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to
10 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft, occasionally to 13 ft.  

$$

ANZ656-182030-
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out 20 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
8 to 10 ft, occasionally to 15 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at
8 seconds. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
13 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft, occasionally
to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of
showers. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
12 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
11 ft, occasionally to 16 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt,
diminishing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 to 10 ft, occasionally to 15 ft.  

$$

ANZ658-182030-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 8 seconds.
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 9 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
12 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 15 ft, occasionally
to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of
showers. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
12 seconds. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
11 to 13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
12 to 14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft, occasionally
to 16 ft.  

$$

ANZ680-182030-
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at
8 seconds. 
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 10 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: E 12 ft at
11 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft, building to 14 to 16 ft,
occasionally to 23 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 14 ft at
12 seconds, becoming NE 15 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at
12 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
11 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED...N winds 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 16 ft,
occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft.  

$$

ANZ682-182030-
Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to
60 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to
12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft. Wave Detail: NE 11 ft at 8 seconds.
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at
11 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: E 14 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft, building to 15 to 18 ft,
occasionally to 26 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 16 ft at
12 seconds, becoming E 17 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
15 to 18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at
12 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
11 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED...N winds 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft,
occasionally to 25 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
13 to 15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft, occasionally
to 17 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.  

$$

ANZ684-182030-
Waters from Parramore Island VA to Cape Charles Light VA from
20 to 60 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 11 to
13 ft, occasionally to 19 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 8 seconds.
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 9 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
12 to 14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft, building to 15 to 18 ft,
occasionally to 26 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: E 16 ft at
12 seconds, becoming NE 17 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
15 to 18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft, subsiding to 14 to 16 ft,
occasionally to 23 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at
13 seconds, becoming NE 16 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
12 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt in the
evening. Seas 10 to 12 ft, occasionally to 17 ft.  

$$

ANZ686-182030-
Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia -
 North Carolina Border from 20 to 60 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to
14 ft, occasionally to 20 ft. Wave Detail: NE 12 ft at 9 seconds.
.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 13 ft at 9 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
13 to 15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
12 seconds. 
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 15 to
18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at
13 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
15 to 18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at
13 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
12 seconds. A chance of showers. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. A chance of showers in the morning.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, occasionally
to 19 ft.  

$$

ANZ688-182030-
Waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC from 20 to
60 NM-
318 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.THROUGH 7 AM...NE winds 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to
15 ft, occasionally to 22 ft. Wave Detail: NE 14 ft at 9 seconds.
.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. Wave Detail: NE 15 ft at
10 seconds. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
14 to 16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft, building to 15 to 18 ft,
occasionally to 26 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 16 ft at
12 seconds, becoming NE 17 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers
after midnight. 
.MON...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 16 to
19 ft, occasionally to 28 ft. Wave Detail: NE 19 ft at
12 seconds. Showers likely. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
17 to 20 ft, occasionally to 29 ft. Wave Detail: NE 19 ft at
13 seconds. Showers likely. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 15 to
18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft, subsiding to 14 to 16 ft,
occasionally to 23 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NE 17 ft at
12 seconds, becoming NE 16 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas
15 to 18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft. 
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 15 to
18 ft, occasionally to 26 ft. A chance of showers. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft, occasionally to 25 ft. A chance of showers. 
.THU...N winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 14 to
16 ft, occasionally to 23 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft, occasionally
to 20 ft.  

$$

Latest Surf Zone Forecast Issued for Long Island waters and New York Harbor

FZUS51 KOKX 270857
SRFOKX

Surf Zone Forecast for New York
National Weather Service New York NY
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

NYZ075-280000-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
Including the beaches of Coney Island Beach and Manhattan Beach
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. Life threatening rip currents are
                            likely for all people entering the surf
                            zone. Anyone visiting the beaches today
                            should stay out of the surf. 
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential......None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers. 
High Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. North around 35 mph, 
                            becoming east around 25 mph in the 
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Coney Island.............High at 8:33 AM.
                            Low at 2:53 PM. 
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM. 
Sunset......................6:47 PM. 
Remarks.....................This will be the last routine forecast of
                            the season. Surf zone forecasts will
                            resume on Thursday May 27, 2027, before
                            the Memorial Day weekend. 

$$

NYZ178-280000-
Southern Queens-
Including the beaches of Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. Life threatening rip currents are
                            likely for all people entering the surf
                            zone. Anyone visiting the beaches today
                            should stay out of the surf. 
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential......None. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Surf Temperature............Lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers. 
High Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. North around 35 mph, 
                            becoming east around 25 mph in the 
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   East Rockaway Inlet......High at 8:36 AM.
                            Low at 2:48 PM. 
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. 
Sunset......................6:46 PM. 
Remarks.....................This will be the last routine forecast of
                            the season. Surf zone forecasts will
                            resume on Thursday May 27, 2027, before
                            the Memorial Day weekend. 

$$

NYZ179-280000-
Southern Nassau-
Including the beaches of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, 
and Jones Beach
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. Life threatening rip currents are
                            likely for all people entering the surf
                            zone. Anyone visiting the beaches today
                            should stay out of the surf. 
Surf Height.................Around 8 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Little chance of thunderstorms. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Surf Temperature............Around 70. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. Northeast around 35 mph, 
                            becoming east around 25 mph in the 
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Jones Inlet..............High at 8:17 AM.
                            Low at 2:45 PM. 
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. 
Sunset......................6:46 PM. 
Remarks.....................This will be the last routine forecast of
                            the season. Surf zone forecasts will
                            resume on Thursday May 27, 2027, before
                            the Memorial Day weekend. 

$$

NYZ080-280000-
Southwestern Suffolk-
Including the beaches of Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. Life threatening rip currents are
                            likely for all people entering the surf
                            zone. Anyone visiting the beaches today
                            should stay out of the surf. 
Surf Height.................Around 9 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Little chance of thunderstorms. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Surf Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of 
                            thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Very windy. Northeast around 40 
                            mph, becoming east around 25 mph in the 
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Fire Island Inlet........High at 7:58 AM.
                            Low at 2:43 PM. 
Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. 
Sunset......................6:44 PM. 
Remarks.....................This will be the last routine forecast of
                            the season. Surf zone forecasts will
                            resume on Thursday May 27, 2027, before
                            the Memorial Day weekend. 

$$

NYZ081-280000-
Southeastern Suffolk-
Including the beaches of Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, 
Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains
457 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High. Life threatening rip currents are
                            likely for all people entering the surf
                            zone. Anyone visiting the beaches today
                            should stay out of the surf. 
Surf Height.................Around 9 feet. 
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate. Thunderstorms are possible. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Surf Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a 
                            chance of thunderstorms. 
High Temperature............Upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Windy. East around 30 mph, 
                            diminishing to around 20 mph in the 
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Shinnecock Inlet.........High at 8:29 AM.
                            Low at 2:13 PM. 
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM. 
Sunset......................6:39 PM. 
Remarks.....................This will be the last routine forecast of
                            the season. Surf zone forecasts will
                            resume on Thursday May 27, 2027, before
                            the Memorial Day weekend. 

$$

Latest Surf Zone Forecast Issued for the coastal waters of MD, VA, and northeast NC

FZUS51 KAKQ 121154 CCA
SRFAKQ

Surf Zone Forecast for Virginia
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
851 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026

MDZ025-121415-
Maryland Beaches-
Including the beaches of Ocean City Beaches and Assateague
851 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High. 
Surf Height.................3 to 5 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly 
                            sunny. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............In the upper 60s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Ocean City Fishing Pier..High at 09:06 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:32 PM EDT. 
Remarks.....................This is the Last Beach Forecast for the Season. 
Next Issuance will Be Mid-May 2027.


** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

VAZ099-100-121415-
Accomack-Northampton-
Including the beaches of Chincoteague, Wallops Island, 
and Barrier Islands Between Cape Charles and Parramore
851 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High. 
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly 
                            sunny. A chance of showers. 
High Temperature............Around 70. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Wachapreague.............High at 10:12 AM EDT.
                            Low at 04:24 PM EDT. 
Remarks.....................This is the Last Beach Forecast for the 
Season. Next Issuance will Be Mid-May 2027.

** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

VAZ098-121415-
Virginia Beach-
Including the beaches of Virginia Beach and Sandbridge
851 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. 
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Around 70. 
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. 
High Temperature............In the lower 70s. 
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Virginia Beach...........High at 09:23 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:44 PM EDT. 
Remarks.....................This is the Last Beach Forecast for the 
Season. Next Issuance will Be Mid-May 2027.


** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.

$$

NCZ102-121415-
Outer Banks Currituck-
Including the beaches of Currituck County Beaches
851 PM EDT Sun Oct 11 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. 
Surf Height.................2 to 4 feet. 
UV Index**..................Low. 
Water Temperature...........Lower 70s. 
Weather.....................Partly sunny. 
High Temperature............In the mid 70s. 
Winds.......................West winds around 20 mph, becoming 
                            northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Duck.....................High at 09:08 AM EDT.
                            Low at 03:28 PM EDT. 
Remarks.....................This is the Last Beach Forecast for the 
Season. Next Issuance will Be Mid-May 2027.


** The beach forecast graphic can be found at weather.gov/beach/akq.


$$

Latest Offshore Waters Forecast for the Mid-Atlantic

FZNT22 KWBC 180854
OFFNT2

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.

ANZ899-181945-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A strong cold front and an
associated organizing low pressure area will pass E and SE of 
the waters late today. The front and low will stall just SE and 
E of the central and southern waters tonight into Mon while the 
low strengthens near or just to the E of the southern and central
waters. The low will then move slowly N into the central waters 
late Mon, then meander over the area Mon night into Thu. The low 
will finally move E and NE away from the waters Thu night. All 
mariners should monitor subsequent forecasts for the potential of
widespread hazardous to dangerous conditions tonight into at 
least the middle of next week, and begin to execute avoidance 
plans. 

$$

ANZ820-181945-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. 
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Chance of rain. 
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Chance
of rain. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. 
.WED...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. 

$$

ANZ915-181945-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. 
.MON...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
.TUE...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. 
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming N 25 to 35 kt. Seas
14 to 19 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. 

$$

ANZ920-181945-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...
...STORM FORCE WINDS POSSIBLE TUE NIGHT...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TUE...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt, increasing to 40 to 50 kt.
Seas 14 to 24 ft. 
.WED...N winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft. 
.THU...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. 

$$

ANZ905-181945-
East of 69W to the Hague Line between 1000 FM and 39N-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
13 ft. Chance of rain. 
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain, then
isolated tstms. 
.MON NIGHT...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
Scattered tstms, then rain. 
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
9 to 16 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. 
.WED...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. 

$$

ANZ910-181945-
East of 69W and south of 39N to 250 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance
of rain. 
.MON...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 13 to 22 ft. Isolated tstms. 
.MON NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
Scattered tstms. 
.TUE...S to SE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming E to NE 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 10 to 15 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. 
.WED...E to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
10 to 15 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 14 ft. 

$$

ANZ825-181945-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt. Seas
12 to 17 ft. Slight chance of rain. 
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. 
.MON...NE winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming N. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
Chance of rain. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Chance of
rain. 
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. 

$$

ANZ828-181945-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft. Chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Chance of
rain. 
.MON...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.WED...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. 

$$

ANZ925-181945-
Baltimore Canyon to Hatteras Canyon between 100 NM and 250 NM
offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt.
Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain.
.MON...N to NE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Rain.
.TUE...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 13 ft. 

$$

ANZ830-181945-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 21 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain likely.
.TUE...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 19 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
15 to 19 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 30 to 35 kt, diminishing to 25 to 30 kt.
Seas 15 to 20 ft. 
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. 

$$

ANZ833-181945-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 35 to 40 kt, becoming NE. Seas 19 to 22 ft.
Rain likely. 
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON...N winds 35 to 40 kt. Seas 20 to 22 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Chance of
rain. 
.TUE...N winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to
17 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming 25 to 30 kt. Seas
14 to 17 ft. 
.WED...N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. 
.THU...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. 

$$

ANZ930-181945-
Hatteras Canyon to Cape Fear between 100 NM and 250 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...STORM WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 24 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 40 to 50 kt, diminishing to 35 to 45 kt. Seas
17 to 25 ft. Rain.
.MON...N to NW winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Chance
of rain. 
.TUE...N to NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 12 to 19 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
12 to 20 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N to NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 13 to 20 ft. 
.THU...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. 

$$

ANZ835-181945-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 21 ft. Chance of
rain. 
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance
of rain. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance of rain. 
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. 
.TUE...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. 
.WED...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. 

$$

ANZ935-181945-
Cape Fear to 31N east of 1000 FM to 250 NM offshore-
454 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TODAY...N winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 23 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. Chance of
rain. 
.MON...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Chance of rain. 
.MON NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Chance
of rain. 
.TUE...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. 
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. 
.WED NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. 
.THU...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. 
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. 

$$

.Forecaster Krekeler. Ocean Prediction Center.

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