NWS Marine Forecast


   ANZ500-182100-  554 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    A cold front will sink this morning. High pressure briefly builds  over the northeastern U.S. on Saturday before another frontal system  looms nearby on Sunday and into early next week. Small Craft  Advisories may be needed later this evening behind the cold front.  Wind gusts remain elevated at times Saturday through Tuesday, which  may prompt additional advisories.    $$
   ANZ539-182100-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  554 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026    TODAY  N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  TONIGHT  NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  SAT  NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  SAT NIGHT  SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  SUN  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.  SUN NIGHT  SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a  chance of tstms.  MON  NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers.  Showers likely after midnight.  TUE  NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft. Showers likely. A chance of  showers after midnight.    Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.    $$