The Ship Report

24/01/2025

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Have you noticed days are starting to get longer? We will gain over an hour and a half of additional daylight over the next five weeks alone, with the sun rising before 7 AM by the end of February with a sunset near 6 PM. Enjoy!

24/01/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
141 PM PST Thu Jan 23 2025

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

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

High pressure remains over the waters through the weekend but this feature will buckle later today into Friday due to a weak passing disturbance. Expect an increase in north to northeast winds as a result through Saturday. Seas increase slightly on Friday too before decreasing again over the weekend.

TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt late. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of drizzle early this evening.

FRI
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, subsiding to 4 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 13 seconds.

SAT
NE wind around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NE wind around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds.

SUN
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 17 seconds.

MON
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds.

MON NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds.

TUE
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 12 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 2 ft at 13 seconds.

23/01/2025

Expect another cold night tonight. Although temps will be slightly "warmer" from PDX to Troutdale and Corbett, it will not feel warmer in these locations due to increasing east winds over the eastern metro and western Columbia River Gorge. If you're wondering when we will finally break out of this cold and dry weather pattern, it appears we will around Jan. 29th or 30th. Until then, expect more of the same!

23/01/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
215 PM PST Wed Jan 22 2025

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

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

High pressure remains over the waters through the weekend. A series of northwest swells will maintain seas below 7 ft through Thursday night. Seas increase slightly on Friday before decreasing again over the weekend. Elevated winds within the outer waters expected Thursday through Saturday.

TONIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 12 seconds.

THU
NE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

FRI
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 10 ft at 15 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 9 ft at 13 seconds.

SAT
NE wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds.

SUN
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 14 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 6 ft at 16 seconds.

MON
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 5 ft at 15 seconds.

MON NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 14 seconds.

23/01/2025

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 26.

22/01/2025

WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan 26; more tentative digs planned through March 1. https://tinyurl.com/WA-RazorClam

The following digs during evening (p.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled.No digging is allowed before noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening:
• Jan. 26, Sunday, 4:34 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 29, Wednesday, 6:31 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 30, Thursday, 7:07 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 31, Friday, 7:44 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 1, Saturday, 8:21 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

See full regulations and additional tentative digs online: https://tinyurl.com/WA-RazorClam

22/01/2025

Our sunny weather may be a welcome break from the usual rain, but the lack of cloud cover is bringing cold nights – and that poses particular hazards for those working at sea these days, especially commercial fishermen.

22/01/2025

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

22/01/2025

22/01/2025

Wednesday Ship Schedule

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

21/01/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 PM PST Tue Jan 21 2025

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

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

High pressure remains over the waters through Friday. A series of northwest swells will maintain seas below 9 ft through Thursday night. Seas increase slightly on Friday when there is a 50 to 75 percent chance for significant wave heights of 10 ft or higher, mainly over the outer waters.

TONIGHT
NE wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt late this evening and overnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

WED
NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 3 ft at 12 seconds.

THU
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

THU NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 15 seconds.

FRI
N wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 15 seconds.

FRI NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

SAT
NE wind around 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds.

SAT NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds.

SUN
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds.

SUN NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds.

21/01/2025

Today, a look at a very specific and important design feature on ships: the bow, the very front end of things. Why do they look the way they do? And why do some ships look different than others? Image: a ship with a plumb bow in the Astoria Anchorage. Credit: Joanne Rideout 2025.

21/01/2025

Tuesday Ship Schedule

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

21/01/2025

MARINE WEATHER

Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Portland OR
306 PM PST Mon Jan 20 2025

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

SYNOPSIS FOR THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN OREGON COAST

General high pressure remains over the waters through Friday. Changes in the surface pressure gradient will result in changes of the wind direction and speed each day. A series of northwest swells will maintain seas below 8 ft through Thursday night. There is a 50 to 75 percent chance of seas above 10 ft on Friday.

TONIGHT
E wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to SW after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

TUE
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 15 seconds.

TUE NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 14 seconds.

WED
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.

WED NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.

THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain.

FRI
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 9 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 9 ft at 13 seconds.

19/01/2025

From Pacific County Emergency Management:

PCEMA to Open Emergency Warming Shelter

The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will be opening an Emergency Warming Shelter at the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce (916 West 1st St) at the Corner of Alder and First Street West in South Bend. Shelter intake will be from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The shelter is open to anyone who needs respite from the cold weather.

The criteria for emergency warming shelters have not been met for opening a shelter for the Long Beach Peninsula. We are prepared to open a shelter on the Peninsula if either the forecast criteria or observed conditions criteria are met.

Transport arrangements can be made by calling PCEMA Director McDougall at 360-214-1046.

La Agencia de Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Pacific abrirá un refugio de emergencia en el edificio de la Cámara de Comercio de Willapa Harbor, en la esquina de Alder y First Street West en South Bend. El horario de admisión al refugio será de 7:00 p. m. a 8:30 p. m. El refugio está abierto para cualquier persona que necesite un respiro del clima frío.

No se han cumplido los criterios de refugios térmicos de emergencia para abrir un refugio en la península de Long Beach. Estamos preparados para abrir un refugio en la Península si se cumplen los criterios de pronóstico o de condiciones observadas.

19/01/2025

Bundle up: looks like down to 31 tonight in Astoria, similar on the Peninsula, according to Wunderground. Quite a bit colder inland. ❤️

🥶The next few nights are looking rather chilly, especially Sunday night into Monday morning! Expect widespread apparent (feels-like) temperatures below 25 degrees - coldest east Portland Metro through the Columbia River Gorge. Bundle up🧥 if venturing outdoors.

As always for the latest weather forecast visit: weather.gov/

18/01/2025

More on that Cannon Beach rescue.

A team with the Cannon Beach Fire District rescued a teen Monday after he was reported missing during a boogie board outing.