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Powerboat Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Power cruising in the British Virgin Islands, known as the best boating destination in the world, is a voyage into tropical paradise.

Cruising Conditions

General Conditions
During the winter months (Nov. to Jan) the wind is from the northeast at 15-20 knots. The Christmas winds can produce 25-30 knots for several days at a time. In February the winds move to the east and by June it changes to the southeast at 10-15 knots. September & October the trade winds are at its weakest and the weather can be less settled. By November the high pressure system around Bermuda starts to stabilize and 15-20 knot breezes become the norm.  Immediate weather conditions can be found at http://www.weather.com or www.caribwx.com

Local Seas
Local seas are "relaxed" seas and generally in the 3-4 foot range.

Historical Weather (Averages by month):

Month

F Max

F Min

C Max

C Min

Ave Precip (in)

Ave Precip (mm)

Ave Water Temp (F)

Ave Water Temp C

Ave Wind Speed

January

83

75

28

24

3

76

77

25

NE 15-25 kts

February

83

75

28

24

2

50

77

25

E 15-25 kts

March

83

75

28

24

2

50

78

26

E 15-25 kts

April

84

77

29

25

3

76

80

27

E 15-25 kts

May

86

78

30

26

4

101

82

28

SE 15-20 kts

June

88

80

31

27

3

76

83

28

SE 15-20 kts

July

88

80

31

27

3

76

84

29

SE 15-20 kts

August

88

80

31

27

5

127

85

29

SE 15-20 kts

September

88

80

31

27

5

127

84

29

SE 5-15 kts

October

87

80

31

27

4

101

83

28

SE 5-15 kts

November

85

78

29

26

5

127

82

28

NE 5-20 kts

December

83

76

28

24

4

101

80

27

NE 15-25 kts

 

WEATHER FORECASTS
Client can obtain the weather situation at any time by listening to the maritime weather forecasts. Weather updates are given hourly during severe weather.

  • ZBVI 780 kHz AM 8:00am daily and up-date every hour on the ½ hour.
  • V.H.F. WX 03 (not available in all areas)
  • WVWI 1000 Khz AM 7:55 a.m. daily
  • FM99 99.5 Mhz AM 7:55 a.m. daily
  • WOSO 1030 Khz AM every hour daily
  • Weather Fax call 284 496 6900

TIDES:
In the British Virgin Islands, the tide range is very small: 12 inches – 18 inches (one to two feet) including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds.

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Reviews

Powerboat Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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Family and friends, trip of a lifetime! Location, PowerCat, Dinghy, Weather everything worked perfectly!

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