BVI 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. 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 |
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.
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
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