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Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
500 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

New England continental shelf and slope waters from 25 nm
offshore to the Hague Line, except to 1000 fm south of New
England.

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.

ANZ800-120815-
Gulf of Maine to the Hague Line-
500 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S to SE, then,
becoming E 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 22 ft. Chance
of rain.
.MON...E to NE winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON NIGHT...E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.THU...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

ANZ251-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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 Boston/Norton MA
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

ANZ250-254-120800-
/O.UPG.KBOX.SR.A.0002.251012T1800Z-251014T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.GL.W.0028.251012T1500Z-251014T0000Z/
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
114 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
  seas 11 to 16 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen
  Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Coastal waters from
  Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

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