NWS Marine Forecast


   ANZ500-162000-  1058 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    Canadian high pressure will gradually push toward the Atlantic coast  through tonight. A slow-moving cold front across the Great Lakes  eventually crosses the waters by Friday morning. High pressure  briefly builds over the northeastern U.S. on Saturday before another  frontal system looms nearby to finish the weekend. Small Craft  Advisories may be needed at times on Thursday due to southerly  channeling effects, and on Friday behind the cold front. Winds may  again prompt Small Craft Advisories during portions of the weekend.    $$
   ANZ539-162000-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  1058 AM EDT Wed Sep 16 2026    REST OF TODAY  S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  TONIGHT  S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  THU  S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  THU NIGHT  SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  FRI  N winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  FRI NIGHT  NE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.  SAT  E winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.  SUN  SE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming NE after midnight. Waves 1 ft.  A chance of showers through the day. Showers likely through the  night.    $$