Empire marine weather forecast
Empire is a port in United States at 43°24.0′N 124°17.0′W. Today (Sep 18): W wind 0–8 kn, waves 1.4–2.0 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 00z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 43°24.0′N 124°17.0′W |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Excellent |
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| Channel depth | 8 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 8 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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10-day marine forecast — Empire
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| W 0–8 kn | 18 kn | 1.4–2.0 m |
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| N 1–5 kn | 13 kn | 1.1–1.4 m |
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| NW 1–5 kn | 14 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| WNW 2–5 kn | 16 kn | 1.3–1.6 m |
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| NW 1–7 kn | 9 kn | 1.4–2.2 m |
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| NNW 2–7 kn | 9 kn | 1.7–1.9 m |
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| NE 5–5 kn | 6 kn | 2.0–2.0 m |
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| WNW 5–5 kn | 20 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
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| NW 7–7 kn | 17 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
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| NW 7–7 kn | 19 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 8 kn on Sep 18. The highest modeled significant wave height is 2.2 m on Sep 22. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Empire right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 00z: W wind 0–8 kn, waves 1.4–2.0 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Empire?
Empire is classed as a medium harbor (coastal natural harbor), with excellent shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Empire?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 8 m and anchorage depths run about 8 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What restricts entry to Empire?
Entry is affected by overhead clearance limits. Check the live forecast on this page and official notices before approach.