Norwalk Harbor Management Commission

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

03/16/2026

Todays Harbor Master Massage :
Here is this weeks Marine Forecast hang in there commercial fishermen sunny weather coming.!
Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT / Port Jefferson NY Marine Forecast
FORECAST
DISCUSSION
TODAY
S
WINDS
20 - 25
KNOTS
TONIGHT
S
WINDS
25 - 35
KNOTS
TUE
W
WINDS
20 - 25
KNOTS
TUE NIGHT
W
WINDS
20 - 25
KNOTS
WED
NW
WINDS
10 - 15
KNOTS
WED NIGHT
S
WINDS
5 - 10
KNOTS
The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
ANZ335 Forecast Issued: 617 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
Today...S Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Increasing To 25 To 30 Kt Late. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: Se 3 Ft At 4 Seconds. Showers And Chance Of Tstms. Areas Of Fog. Vsby 1 To 3 Nm.
Tonight...S Winds 25 To 35 Kt, Becoming Sw After Midnight. Seas 3 To 5 Ft, Occasionally To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: Sw 4 Ft At 4 Seconds. Showers And Chance Of Tstms In The Evening, Then Showers And Slight Chance Of Tstms After Midnight. Areas Of Fog. Vsby 1 To 3 Nm.
Tue...W Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: W 4 Ft At 4 Seconds.
Tue Night...W Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Becoming Nw 15 To 20 Kt After Midnight. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: W 3 Ft At 4 Seconds.
Wed...Nw Winds 10 To 15 Kt, Becoming Sw 5 To 10 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 1 To 2 Ft In The Morning, Then 1 Ft Or Less. Wave Detail: W 2 Ft At 3 Seconds.
Wed Night...S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less.
Thu...S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less.
Thu Night...S Winds 5 To 10 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less.
Fri...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Seas 1 Ft Or Less.
Fri Night...W Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Seas Around 2 Ft. Chance Of Rain. Winds And Seas May Be Higher In And Near Tstms.
Stay Safe
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03/12/2026

Todays Harbor Masters Message:
Marine Weather Update
The Marine Weather Forecast In Detail:
ANZ335 Forecast Issued: 324 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
Today...S Winds 5 To 10 Kt, Becoming Sw 15 To 20 Kt With Gusts Up To 25 Kt Early This Morning, Then Becoming Nw Late This Morning. Seas 1 Ft Or Less, Then Around 2 Ft. Wave Detail: W 2 Ft At 2 Seconds. Rain, Then Rain And Snow This Afternoon. Areas Of Fog Early With Vsby Less Than 1 Nm.
Tonight...Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt. Seas Around 2 Ft. Wave Detail: W 2 Ft At 3 Seconds. Snow And Slight Chance Of Rain This Evening.
Fri...W Winds 5 To 10 Kt, Becoming S 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 1 Ft Or Less, Then Around 2 Ft In The Afternoon. Wave Detail: W 1 Ft At 3 Seconds, Becoming Sw 2 Ft At 2 Seconds.
Fri Night...Sw Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: Sw 3 Ft At 4 Seconds.
Sat...W Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Diminishing To 15 To 20 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: W 3 Ft At 4 Seconds.

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03/08/2026

Todays Harbor Master Message:
Fog Fog Fog until 12pm.
TODAY
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave Detail: SW
1 ft at 3 seconds. Chance of showers this morning. Areas of fog
early this morning. Patchy fog late this morning. Vsby 1 to 3 nm
this morning.

TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave Detail: W
1 ft at 3 seconds.

MON
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave Detail: SW 1 ft at 2 seconds.

MON NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less. Wave Detail:
SW 1 ft at 2 seconds.

TUE
SW winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas
1 ft or less.

TUE NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 ft or less.

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01/31/2026

Today's Harbor Master Message:
Southern Fairfield County
MINOR Coastal Flood Advisory
Sun, Feb 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST..COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 2 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and
businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is
possible with high tide cycles late Sunday through early Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone

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12/13/2025

Todays Harbor Master Message:
Like to say thank you to John owner of Sea-Tow and his crew who was able to pump out and recover a sunken vessel today from the upper portion of Norwalk harbor.

10/12/2025

Today's Harbor Masters Message:
The Nor'easter is slowly moving towards CT coastline. Here is the latest marine forecast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Today...Ne Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt, Increasing To 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt Late. Seas 3 To 5 Ft, Occasionally To 6 Ft. Wave Detail: E 5 Ft At 5 Seconds. Chance Of Rain Early This Afternoon. Rain Late. Vsby 1 To 3 Nm This Afternoon.

Tonight...Ne Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 4 To 6 Ft, Occasionally To 8 Ft. Wave Detail: E 6 Ft At 5 Seconds. Rain. Vsby 1 To 3 Nm.

Mon...Ne Winds 25 To 30 Kt, Diminishing To 20 To 25 Kt In The Afternoon. Gusts Up To 45 Kt. Seas 4 To 6 Ft, Occasionally To 8 Ft. Wave Detail: E 6 Ft At 6 Seconds. Rain. Vsby 1 To 3 Nm.

Mon Night...Ne Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Seas 4 To 6 Ft, Occasionally To 8 Ft. Wave Detail: Ne 5 Ft At 6 Seconds. Rain.

Tue...N Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Diminishing To 15 To 20 Kt In The Afternoon. Seas 2 To 4 Ft, Occasionally To 5 Ft. Wave Detail: Ne 4 Ft At 5 Seconds. Rain Likely, Mainly In The Morning.

Tue Night...N Winds 10 To 15 Kt. Seas 2 To 3 Ft. Wave Detail: N 2 Ft At 3 Seconds.

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