Marine forecast
Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point
- current wind
- 3 kt E
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Air
- 46°F
- Water
- 53°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | ANZ050
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Air
- 46°F
- Water
- 53°F
- 72-hr peak
- 15 kt
- Peak seas
- 5 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station CFWM1 (Cutler Farris Wharf, ME, 9 miles away) measured wind from the E at 3 kt, gusting to 6 kt. The NWS forecast for Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point issued at 2:40 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “E winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 25 kt.” A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Wed 8:00 PM.
Source: National Weather Service Caribou ME forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 15 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
Marine advisory
Small Craft Advisory in effect for Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point until Wed 8:00 PM.
Full text of this small craft advisory
The Small Craft Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Caribou ME on this developing situation.
Gale Warning in effect for Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point until Wed 4:00 AM.
Full text of this gale warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| This Afternoon | E winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds and E 3 ft at 6 seconds. Rain. |
| Tonight | SE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 7 seconds. Rain. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Wed | S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SE 8 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 foot at 6 seconds, becoming E 6 ft at 7 seconds. Rain likely in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Wed Night | NW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 7 seconds and W 2 ft at 3 seconds. |
| Thu | NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and S 3 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 1 foot at 8 seconds. |
| Fri | SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain. |
| Fri Night | S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain. |
| Sat | NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of rain. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. |
Issued Tue 2:40 PM by Caribou ME (product CWFCAR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 3 kt E | 6 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 2:54 PM | 3 kt ESE | 9 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 3 kt ESE | 5 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 4 kt E | 6 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 4 kt E | 9 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 6 kt E | 11 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 5 kt E | 14 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 5 kt E | 10 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 2 kt ENE | 5 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 2 kt NNE | 6 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 2 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | 53°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | 53°F |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy CFWM1 (Cutler Farris Wharf, ME), 8.7 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point today?
This Afternoon: E winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt late. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds and E 3 ft at 6 seconds. Rain.
Is there a small craft advisory for Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point?
Yes — small craft advisory, gale warning in effect until Wed 8:00 PM.
What is the water temperature at Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point?
The nearest buoy read 53°F (12°C) at Tue 3:00 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone ANZ050, issued by Caribou ME, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFCAR, issued Tue 2:40 PM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station CFWM1, read Tue 3:00 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.