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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ820-120915-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft. Light freezing spray early.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to SW less
than 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming 5 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or
less, becoming 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft.
.MON...NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ825-120915-
Baltimore Canyon to Cape Charles Light to 100 NM offshore-
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Light freezing
spray early.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SAT...W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas
2 ft or less, becoming 3 to 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ915-120915-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft.
.SAT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.SUN...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming S to SE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON...E winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to
8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 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.

ANZ920-120915-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
404 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt, increasing to 30 to 40 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SAT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, building to 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming variable. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
848 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ650-652-121000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260212T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
848 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
  VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
  Island VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
225 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ530>543-120400-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260212T2100Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
225 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
  Point VA.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

DHOF

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
217 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ331-332-335-338-340-345-121100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the
Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River-
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY-
New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays-
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
217 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and
  Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through
  Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
217 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ350-353-355-121100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
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-
217 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
205 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ430-431-120930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
205 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  choppy waters.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
  Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
  NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MJL

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
205 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

ANZ450>455-120930-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-260212T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
205 PM EST Wed Feb 11 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 3 to 5 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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