Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
427 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 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.
ANZ915-260745-
Between 1000FM and 38.5 N west of 69 W-
427 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Chance of
showers and tstms early, then rain.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming E to NE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming SE 10 to
20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.THU...S to SE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming W to NW 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
427 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 60 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ920-260745-
Baltimore Canyon to 69W east of 1000 FM and south of 38.5N to
250 NM offshore-
427 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.SUN...S winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N to NE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming N 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to
15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.WED...N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...Variable winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SE 15 to
25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.THU...S winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ451>455-260845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260426T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.260426T1100Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape
Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ481>483-485-260845-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.260426T1100Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg Inlet NJ from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape May NJ to Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 7 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Manasquan Inlet NJ to Little Egg Inlet NJ
from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Little Egg Inlet NJ to Great Egg
Inlet NJ from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Great Egg Inlet NJ to
Cape May NJ from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape May NJ to
Fenwick Island DE from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ650-652-260315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260426T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0013.260426T1100Z-260427T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0014.260426T1100Z-260427T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning,
north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10
ft expected.
* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ680-682-260315-
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0013.260426T1100Z-260427T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0014.260426T1100Z-260427T0300Z/
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore Island VA from 20 to
60 NM-
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from Chincoteague VA to Parramore
Island VA from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ430-431-260845-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260427T0000Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough 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 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
AKL
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ450-260845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.260425T2000Z-260427T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 NM-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ
out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ451>455-260845-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-260426T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0009.260426T1100Z-260427T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.GL.W.0011.260426T1000Z-260427T0000Z/
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-
333 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
* WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Cape
Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ530>543-260330-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-260426T2200Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
322 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ650-652-260315-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-260426T1100Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0013.260426T1100Z-260427T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0014.260426T1100Z-260427T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM-
308 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning,
north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10
ft expected.
* 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ345-260730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.260426T1000Z-260426T2200Z/
South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay-
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves around 1 foot expected.
* WHERE...The Long Island south shore bays.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
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
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ350-260730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.260426T1200Z-260427T1000Z/
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM-
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory seas continue into mid
week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ353-260730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.260426T0800Z-260427T1000Z/
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM-
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory seas continue into mid
week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
ANZ355-260730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SC.Y.0050.260426T0400Z-260427T1000Z/
Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM-
222 PM EDT Sat Apr 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisory seas continue into mid
week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
