Norwalk Harbor Management Commission

06/06/2026

Today's Harbor Master Message:
If your still out on the Sound Please
Stay Alert and BATTEN DOWN HATCHES for Severe Thunder Storms will be coming our way After
730 pm.

06/06/2026

Today's Harbor Master Massage:
If your still on on the Sound Please
Stay Alert and BATTEN DOWN HATCHES for Severe Thunder Storms will be coming our way After
730 pm.

05/29/2026

Today's Harbormaster Message:

Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY
The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
ANZ335 Forecast Issued: 250 PM EDT Fri May 29 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
Rest Of Today...W Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less. Wave Detail: W 1 Ft At 2 Seconds.
Tonight...Sw Winds 10 To 15 Kt With Gusts Up To 20 Kt, Becoming Nw 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt After Midnight. Seas 1 Ft Or Less, Then 2 To 3 Ft After Midnight. Wave Detail: Sw 1 Ft At 2 Seconds, Becoming W 2 Ft At 3 Seconds. Slight Chance Of Showers In The Evening.\
Sat...N Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: N 3 Ft At 3 Seconds.
Sat Night...N Winds 15 To 20 Kt, Becoming Nw 5 To 10 Kt After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft In The Evening, Then 1 Ft Or Less. Wave Detail: Ne 2 Ft At 4 Seconds, Becoming Ne 1 Ft At 4 Seconds.
Sun...Nw Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less. Wave Detail: Ne 1 Ft At 3 Seconds.
Sun Night...Sw Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less. Wave Detail: Sw 1 Ft At 2 Seconds.
Mon...W Winds Around 5 Kt, Becoming Ne In The Afternoon. Seas 1 Ft Or Less. Chance Of Showers In The Afternoon.

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04/19/2026

Ahoy! Today's Harbor Master Message:
Today's boating tip is as a reminder to avoid a boating collision from happing to you know you basic rules of the road. Whats a good idea is to keep a Rules of the Road Diagram like the one pictured at the helm for a quick reference. Hope this is helpful.

Norwalk Harbor Master

04/05/2026

Todays Harbormaster Message:
Happy Easter Sunday to all.
Mother Nature still wont let go of her grip but the end is near so get ready to take those boat covers off.
If you decide to launch your boat today here's the latest Marine forecast.
The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
ANZ335 Forecast Issued: 504 AM EDT Sun Apr 05 2026
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY
Today...E Winds 10 To 15 Kt, Becoming Sw With Gusts Up To 20 Kt Late This Morning And Afternoon. Seas 1 Ft Or Less, Then Around 2 Ft. Wave Detail: E 1 Ft At 4 Seconds, Becoming Sw 2 Ft At 3 Seconds And E 2 Ft At 4 Seconds. Areas Of Fog Early. Chance Of Rain Early. Slight Chance Of Tstms Early. Rain Late This Morning And Afternoon. Vsby Less Than 1 Nm Early.
Tonight...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt, Becoming Nw 15 To 20 Kt After Midnight. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: W 2 Ft At 3 Seconds. Chance Of Rain In The Evening.
Mon...W Winds 15 To 20 Kt, Diminishing To 10 To 15 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: W 2 Ft At 3 Seconds.
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03/27/2026

TODAY'S HARBOR MASTER MESSAGE:

I know Mother Nature keeps teasing us but I like to share some tips from Sea Tow of what to do when your boat cover comes off.

CHECK BELTS & HOSES
Press the belt halfway between pulleys, if you see more than half an inch of slack or a trail of black dust, it’s time to replace it. Squeeze your cooling hoses too – if they feel soft, swap them out now. Replacing parts dockside is far cheaper than calling for a tow.

TEST ELECTRONICS & PUMPS
Power up the GPS, VHF, depth finder, and bilge pump. Lift the float switch by hand to make sure it works. If it’s stuck, you can fix it in minutes instead of risking your boat mid-season.

RUN IT ON THE HOSE
Clamp flushing muffs (outboards) or a fake-a-lake (inboards) over the water inlets, then fire up the engine. Let it warm to operating temp while you watch for a steady telltale stream (or exhaust water) and stable gauge readings.

FRESHWATER & SANITATION
Pump pink antifreeze out of all faucets and the head, then refill tanks with potable water. Add treatment to the holding tank to keep odors under control.

PITFALLS THAT RUIN LAUNCH DAY
Forgetting the transom plug. Tape it to your car keys the night before so you don’t forget it.
Overfilling the fuel tank. Warm fuel expands and can gush out the vent, creating a mess and fire risk
Ignoring a dinged prop. Even a small bend or curl can throw the driveline out of balance and cause major damage.
Skipping a solo shakedown. Take the boat out alone for about twenty minutes before inviting guests. It’s the easiest way to spot and fix issues without an audience.
WHEN TO CALL IN THE PROS
You spot milky gear oil or a hairline block crack.
The engine overheats within seconds of start-up.
Electrical gremlins keep blowing fuse.

Harbor Master