The Ship Report

16/09/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater Washington to Florence Oregon and westward 60 NM

PZZ200-161215
209 PM PDT Mon Sep 15 2025

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

A thermally-induced surface trough develops over the waters today, bringing breezy northerly winds with gusts up to 25 kt over the central and southern waters. Winds become easterly Tuesday morning, with increased winds over the inner waters downwind of gaps in the coastal terrain.

PZZ251-161215
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM
209 PM PDT Mon Sep 15 2025

TONIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt late this evening and overnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE
E wind 10 to 15 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds.

WED
SW wind around 5 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds.

WED NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds.

THU
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds.

FRI
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 10 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 9 seconds.

SAT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

SAT NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

15/09/2025

Weather info from Cliff Mass:

This blog provides updated forecasts and comments on current weather or other topics

15/09/2025

I posted this on my website today. I haven't felt well enough to sit at my desk until today. Thanks for your patience. Wishing everyone good health. ❤️

A quick note to explain my abrupt absence from the website last week: I was diagnosed with pneumonia a week ago Sunday, and i was so under the weather that I really couldn’t do anything but schedule some rerun shows for KMUN and call it good. But I’m a bit upright now, and feeling somewhat […]

15/09/2025

Monday Ship Schedule

Podcast about "All Things Maritime," based in Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the vast Pacific Ocean.

14/09/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 14 2025

Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater Washington to Florence Oregon and westward 60 NM

PZZ200-151200
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 14 2025

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

High pressure builds Sunday with winds turning northwest. Offshore flow expected to develop Monday evening through Tuesday morning. Winds become onshore afterwards as a frontal system approaches the waters.

PZZ251-151200
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 14 2025

TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.

MON
N wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 10 seconds.

MON NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and NW 5 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE
E wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

WED
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.

WED NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds, NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.

THU
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds, NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 6 seconds, NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.

FRI
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 9 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 9 seconds.

11/09/2025

Hi everyone ❤️, I'm still on the couch with pneumonia, but getting better. It's been a difficult week, but I can stand up and do some things today. So, yay!

If I were doing my usual show this week I'd be talking about this film today, on the anniversary of 9/11.

At a time when our country is in such turmoil, this short film will remind you about the best in us, and who we can be. These mariners are just the best, and as an old NYer, they make me proud. It brings me to tears every year when I watch it. ❤️

Take a few minutes and watch it if you can. It will lift your spirits. 🌹

Tom Hanks narrates the epic story of the 9/11 boatlift that evacuated half a million people from the stricken piers and seawalls of Lower Manhattan. Produced...

08/09/2025

Since I know folks really like to see the daily ship schedule, I felt I should explain why you may not see many of those from me this week.

I found out yesterday that I have pneumonia. Good grief.

It's not a bad case, so I should be able to just treat it with antibiotics. But I feel completely wiped out, and at this point I'm not good for much except lying around and napping.

When I feel better I'll be back at it.

Funny how life is. Cherish your health. ❤️

05/09/2025

MARINE WEATHER

We see a slight chance of showers enter the forecast this afternoon, ushering in a rainy period that extends into next week.

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
304 PM PDT Thu Sep 4 2025

Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater Washington to Florence Oregon and westward 60 NM

PZZ200-052215
304 PM PDT Thu Sep 4 2025

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

Surface high pressure over the northeast Pacific will produce northerly winds through Friday and areas of fog through at least tonight. A switch to southerly winds will occur late Friday night into Saturday with building southerly winds Sunday into Monday. There is a 25% chance that southerly wind gusts up to 25 kt will develop across the waters early next week.

PZZ251-052215
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM
304 PM PDT Thu Sep 4 2025

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY

TONIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 12 seconds. Areas of dense fog until early morning.

FRI
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers.

SAT
SW wind around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 11 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.

SUN
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft in the evening, then around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers.

MON
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 2 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. Showers likely.

MON NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, SW 2 ft at 13 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. Showers likely.

TUE
S wind around 5 kt, veering to SW in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds, SW 2 ft at 13 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds. Showers likely.

TUE NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 13 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of showers.

04/09/2025

We’ve got a new pilot boat operating on the Astoria waterfront these days. She’s called the “Swift” and she’s a new addition to the local fleet. Today we’ll talk about her and also about pilot boats in general: a very unusual breed of vessel.

04/09/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Note: Dense Fog Advisory starting at 8PM tonight through 11AM Thursday morning, as visibilities are expected to fall below 1 NM.

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
219 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025

Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater Washington to Florence Oregon and westward 60 NM

PZZ200-042130
219 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

High pressure amplifies across the coast today and Thursday leading to an increase in northerly winds. However, Small Craft Advisory winds are not anticipated. Seas continue to hold near 4-6 ft through Friday before decreasing over the weekend. Have issued a Dense Fog Advisory starting at 8PM tonight through 11AM Thursday morning as visibilities are expected to fall below 1 NM.

PZZ251-042130
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out 10 NM
219 PM PDT Wed Sep 3 2025

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT THURSDAY

TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds. Areas of dense fog. A slight chance of showers late this evening and overnight.

THU
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 12 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds. Areas of dense fog in the morning, then patchy fog in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 12 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds. Widespread dense fog in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight.

FRI
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds. Patchy dense fog.

FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.

SAT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.

SAT NIGHT
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN
S wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 3 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.

SUN NIGHT
S wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.

MON
S wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of showers.

MON NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.

04/09/2025

Thursday Ship Schedule

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