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

Tides
The tidal range in The Bahamas is up to 3.5 feet.
A copy of the tidal charts is provided in the client’s charter 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 departing harbours.

Weather Forecasts
The base provides clients with daily weather forecasts.
The Cruiser Net: VHF channel 68, daily at 0815 hrs.
Radio Abaco: FM radio 93.5, daily at 0800 and 1800 hrs.