NWS Marine Forecast



 Hazardous marine condition(s):
 Small Craft Advisory
   ANZ500-262000-  1057 AM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    A cold front will approach from the northwest Thursday and  eventually pass to the southeast and weaken by early Saturday. High  pressure will build north of the area this weekend. Small Craft  Advisories are possible again on Thursday ahead of the front, along  with the potential for gusty thunderstorms in the afternoon and  evening, which may necessitate SMWs.    $$
   ANZ539-262000-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  1057 AM EDT Wed Aug 26 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH  LATE TONIGHT    REST OF TODAY  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  TONIGHT  S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.  THU  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers and  tstms.  THU NIGHT  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely with a  chance of tstms.  FRI  NW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. A chance of showers.  FRI NIGHT  N winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.  SAT  E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves 1 ft  or less.  SUN  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.    Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.    $$