FZUS51 KLWX 012059
CWFLWX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay.
Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction
relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are
blowing against the tidal flow. Waves flat where waters are iced over.
ANZ500-020800-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...
A cold front slowly approaching from the Great Lakes and Northeast
will drop southward into the Mid-Atlantic tonight and stall. The
front will waver over the area Thursday, then lift back northward
Friday into Saturday. A stronger front will push across the area
Sunday. Small Craft Advisories may be needed Thursday afternoon and
night, Friday afternoon and evening, and Saturday afternoon through
Monday morning.
$$
ANZ535-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers. Patchy
fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening.
Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ536-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ537-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. A chance of
showers. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ530-020800-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening.
Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ531-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 3 ft after
midnight. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ538-020800-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW. Waves 1 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ539-020800-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ532-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ540-020800-
Eastern Bay-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ533-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ541-020800-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Patchy dense fog.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 3 ft after
midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ542-020800-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ534-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 2 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves
2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft...building to 4 ft after
midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Waves
3 ft...subsiding to 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers through the night. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ543-020800-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves
1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Waves 1 to
2 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers through the
night. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
CWFLWX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay.
Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction
relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are
blowing against the tidal flow. Waves flat where waters are iced over.
ANZ500-020800-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY...
A cold front slowly approaching from the Great Lakes and Northeast
will drop southward into the Mid-Atlantic tonight and stall. The
front will waver over the area Thursday, then lift back northward
Friday into Saturday. A stronger front will push across the area
Sunday. Small Craft Advisories may be needed Thursday afternoon and
night, Friday afternoon and evening, and Saturday afternoon through
Monday morning.
$$
ANZ535-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds around 5 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers. Patchy
fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening.
Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ536-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ537-020800-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island to Smith Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. A chance of
showers. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ530-020800-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening.
Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ531-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 3 ft after
midnight. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ538-020800-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
.FRI...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers
after midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW. Waves 1 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ539-020800-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Widespread showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ532-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ540-020800-
Eastern Bay-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to
2 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ533-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ541-020800-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Numerous
showers and scattered tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Widespread showers and
scattered tstms.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Patchy dense fog.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft...building to 3 ft after
midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 20 to 25 kt...becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to
3 ft. Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ542-020800-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...SW winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft. Widespread showers
and scattered tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 kt...becoming E late. Waves 1 ft. A chance of
showers.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming NW 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft.
Showers.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ534-020800-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point to Smith Point-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 2 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy dense fog. Vsby 1 NM
or less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves
2 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft...building to 4 ft after
midnight.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Waves
3 ft...subsiding to 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers through the night. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$
ANZ543-020800-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-
459 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026
.REST OF THIS AFTERNOON...S winds 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Scattered showers and
tstms.
.THU...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE after midnight. Waves
1 ft.
.FRI...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
.SUN...SW winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW after midnight. Waves 1 to
2 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers through the
night. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
$$