Skip to main content
  |
  Help (new window)

Freeport

Go SearchAdvanced Search
All Ports
Freeport
FRPT Calendar
  
Freeport > Pages > Notices  

Web Part Page Title Bar image
Notices

 Year

 Month

 Port Updates
SubjectDatePriority

 Daily Port Update
Subject:Daily Conditions
Date:Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Priority:Normal
Notice:PORT OF FREEPORT

CLOSURES: NONE

PILOT ADVISORIES:

Daylight Restrictions 0700 - 1615 Lt.

Freeport Navigable Channel:
Maximum Draft: 45 feet 00 inches
Recommended Draft: 42 feet 00 inches
Brazos Harbor:
Maximum Draft: 36 Feet 00 inches


Local Weather Condition & Forcast:

FREEPORT TIDES:

DATE TIME TIDE LEVEL

2003-12-31 5:01 AM CST Low Tide -0.12 feet
2003-12-31 11:26 AM CST High Tide 0.64 feet
2003-12-31 3:54 PM CST Low Tide 0.45 feet
2003-12-31 9:48 PM CST High Tide 0.80 feet
2004-01-01 5:27 AM CST Low Tide -0.45 feet
2004-01-01 1:19 PM CST High Tide 0.85 feet



Current Conditions:

Clear
Air Temp: 60°F / (16°C)
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Wind: NE at 5 mph (8 km/h)
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Barometric Pressure: 26.1"Hg (F)
Water Temp: 59 °F / 15.0 °C


Coastal Forcast
Synopsis For High Island To The Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60

Nautical Miles Including Matagorda And Galveston Bays

Synopsis
An onshore flow will persist through the remainder of the week as high
pressure lingers over the east coast. Wind speeds will increase Thursday
and Friday as low pressure deepens over the Central Plains. The next front
is forecast to approach the area during the latter part of the upcoming
weekend.


Forecast as of 9:30 am CST on December 31, 2003
Galveston Bay-

Matagorda Bay-

This Afternoon
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Tonight
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Thursday
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.

Thursday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. Chance of showers
and thunderstorms and areas of sea fog.

Friday
South winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy to choppy. A
slight chance of showers and areas of sea fog.

Saturday
South winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy to choppy. Areas
of sea fog. A slight chance of showers.

Sunday
Southwest winds around 15 knots becoming north and increasing to 20 to 25
knots in the afternoon. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.


Notice posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2003

Disclaimer
For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.