Abacos Cruising Conditions

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General conditions
The trade winds that blow almost continually throughout The Bahamas give the islands a warm, agreeable climate, which varies little year round. The most refreshing time is from December through February when the temperature averages 70–75°F (21–24°C).
The rest of the year is a bit warmer with temperatures between 80–85°F (27–29°C).
The weather at this base is comparable to Miami, Florida; mostly sunny with some clouds. We advise that you dress for sun and sand and bring a light jacket for the evenings when it's cooler.

Historical weather (averages by month):

Month	°F Max	°F Min	°C Max	°C Min	Avg Precip (in)	Avg Precip (mm)	Avg Water Temp (°F)	Avg Water Temp (°C)	Avg Wind Speed (knots)
January	77	64	25	18	2	51	70	21	NE 5-20
February	77	65	25	18	2	51	71	22	NE 5-20
March	79	66	26	19	2	51	74	23	E 5-20
April	81	69	27	21	3	76	76	24	E 5-20
May	84	72	29	22	5	127	79	26	SE 5-20
June	87	76	31	24	7	178	80	27	SE 5-20
July	89	77	32	25	6	152	85	29	SE 5-20
August	89	77	32	25	7	178	86	30	SE 5-20
September	88	76	31	24	7	178	85	29	E 5-20
October	85	74	29	23	7	178	82	28	E 5-20
November	82	71	28	22	3	76	79	26	NE 5-20
December	78	66	26	19	2	51	74	23	NE 5-20

Tides
The tidal range in The Bahamas is up to 3.5 feet.
A copy of the tidal charts is provided in the charterer's folder at the base.
Due to the shallow nature of these waters it is extremely important that close attention is paid to the tide while underway as well as entering and exiting harbours.

Weather forecasts
The base provides clients with daily weather forecasts.
The Cruiser Net, VHF channel 68 – daily at 8.15 a.m.
Radio Abaco, FM radio 93.58 – daily at 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.