Marine forecast
Eastport–Schoodic Pt. (25-60 nm), ME
- current wind
- 21 kt E
- Gusts
- 23 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
- Peak seas
- 8 ft
Observed Tue 3:00 PM | ANZ080
- Gusts now
- 23 kt
- Air
- 48°F
- 72-hr peak
- 26 kt
- Peak seas
- 8 ft
In brief
At 3:00 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station MDRM1 (Mt. Desert Rock, ME, 24 miles away) measured wind from the E at 21 kt, gusting to 23 kt. The NWS forecast for Eastport–Schoodic Pt. (25-60 nm), ME issued at 2:40 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for this afternoon: “E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt.” A Gale Warning is in effect until Wed 4:00 AM.
Source: National Weather Service Caribou ME forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 26 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 8 ft
Marine advisory
Gale Warning in effect for Eastport–Schoodic Pt. (25-60 nm) until Wed 4:00 AM.
Full text of this gale warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Eastport ME to Schoodic Point ME from 25 to 60 NM or the Hague Line. * 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 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. |
| Tonight | SE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: SE 7 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 9 seconds, becoming E 8 ft at 7 seconds. Rain. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Wed | SW winds 15 to 20 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, becoming SE 6 ft at 7 seconds. Scattered showers in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM. |
| Wed Night | NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 5 seconds and SE 4 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Thu | NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 7 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming NE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and S 1 foot at 8 seconds. |
| Fri | S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. |
| Fri Night | SW winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W 30 to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Rain. |
| Sat | NW winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. A chance of rain. |
| Sat Night | NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft, subsiding to 7 to 10 ft after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening. |
Issued Tue 2:40 PM by Caribou ME (product CWFCAR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 3:00 PM | 21 kt E | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 2:00 PM | 17 kt E | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 1:00 PM | 18 kt ENE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 12:00 PM | 17 kt E | 19 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:00 AM | 20 kt ENE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 10:00 AM | 20 kt ENE | 22 kt | — | — |
| Tue 9:00 AM | 21 kt ENE | 23 kt | — | — |
| Tue 8:00 AM | 20 kt NE | 21 kt | — | — |
| Tue 7:00 AM | 24 kt NE | 26 kt | — | — |
| Tue 6:00 AM | 20 kt NNE | 24 kt | — | — |
| Tue 5:00 AM | 21 kt NNE | 25 kt | — | — |
| Tue 4:00 AM | 23 kt NE | 27 kt | — | — |
Observed Tue 3:00 PM at NDBC buoy MDRM1 (Mt. Desert Rock, ME), 24.5 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Eastport–Schoodic Pt. (25-60 nm) today?
This Afternoon: E winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 5 ft at 6 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.
Is there a small craft advisory for Eastport–Schoodic Pt. (25-60 nm)?
Yes — gale warning in effect until Wed 4:00 AM.
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 ANZ080, 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 MDRM1, 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.