NWS Marine Forecast



 Hazardous marine condition(s):
 Small Craft Advisory
   ANZ500-180800-  1059 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026      .SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...    Behind a strong cold front, blustery west to northwesterly winds are  expected through tonight. High pressure returns for the middle and  end of the workweek. Another frontal system nears the region over  the weekend into early next week. No marine hazards are expected  Wednesday through Friday.    $$
   ANZ539-180800-  Chester River to Queenstown MD-  1059 PM EDT Tue Mar 17 2026    SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY    REST OF TONIGHT  NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt...  diminishing to 10 kt late. Waves 2 to 3 ft.  WED  NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  WED NIGHT  S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  THU  S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  THU NIGHT  S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.  FRI  SW winds 5 kt. Waves flat.  FRI NIGHT  S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.  SAT  SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming S. Waves 1 to 2 ft.  SUN  SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to  3 ft. A chance of rain through the night.    $$