Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
Small craft advisory in effect from Wednesdaynesday at 2p.m. until Thursday at 6 a.m.
Wednesday, east winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Patchy fog. Rain likely. Visibility 1 to 3 nautical miles.
Wednesday night, east winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Thursday, east winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet. A chance of showers.
Thursday night, east winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Seas 8 to 11 feet. Showers likely. Visibility 1 to 3 nautical miles.
Friday, southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, becoming SW 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 feet. Showers likely.
Friday night, southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 8 feet.
Saturday, south winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet. Chance of showers.
Saturday night through Sunday night, northwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
