BAHAMAS MARINE FORECAST
WARNINGS: |
Marine Hazards: o NEAR GALE WATCH for ALL Bahamian waters. o Small Craft Advisory: All Bahamian waters, highest risk Central and Southeast Bahamas. o Swells: Large easterly swells 6 to 11 feet, roughest in Atlantic exposures. Beach Hazards: o Rip Currents: High risk along all Atlantic-facing beaches, dangerous for swimmers. o Shore Break: Hazardous shore break conditions expected. Strong shore break on exposed coasts, risk of injury. General Impacts: o Marine Activities: Hazardous conditions for marine activities, including boating and fishing. Unsafe for small craft, risk of capsizing, avoid open waters. o Beach Activities: Hazardous conditions for beach activities, including swimming and surfing. o Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding possible during high tide.
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GENERAL SITUATION: |
Strong Atlantic high pressure continues to dominate The Bahamas. Fresh to strong east to southeast winds persist across all regions. Tight pressure gradient causes rough seas and large easterly swells. Mostly dry and hot weather remains with isolated showers southeast. Hazardous marine and beach conditions continue tonight and tomorrow. Outlook: |
NORTHERN BAHAMAS (INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS): |
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ADVISORY: |
Small Craft Advisory in effect due to waves and swells on the Atlantic exposed waters through Thursday. |
WINDS: |
East to southeast at 15 to 20 with higher gusts over open waters. |
LOCAL SEAS: |
4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. |
GULF STREAM: |
3 to 5 feet with occasional seas to 6 feet. |
SWELLS: |
Light to moderate northeast to easterly swells on the Atlantic exposed waters. |
WEATHER: |
Mostly clear and hot, low chance of showers. |
OUTLOOK: |
Gusty winds, rough seas persist into Friday. |
NORTHWEST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA & ADJACENT WATERS): |
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ADVISORY: |
Small Craft Advisory in effect due to waves and swells on the Atlantic exposed waters through Thursday. |
WINDS: |
East to southeast at 15 to 20 with higher gusts over open waters. |
LOCAL SEAS: |
4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. |
SWELLS: |
Light to moderate northeast to easterly swells on the Atlantic exposed waters. |
WEATHER: |
Mostly dry, breezy to windy, and isolated showers possible late night. |
OUTLOOK: |
Winds and seas stay elevated through Friday. |
CENTRAL BAHAMAS (INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY & ADJACENT WATERS): |
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ADVISORY: |
Small Craft Advisory in effect due to waves and swells on the Atlantic exposed waters through Thursday. |
WINDS: |
East to southeast at 15 to 20 with higher gusts over open waters. |
LOCAL SEAS: |
4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. |
SWELLS: |
Light to moderate northeast to easterly swells on the Atlantic exposed waters. |
WEATHER: |
Breezy, mostly dry, few isolated showers. |
OUTLOOK: |
Very rough seas and strong winds persist through Friday, slow improvement by Sunday. |
SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING INAGUA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, MAYAGUANA, RAGGED ISLAND & ADJACENT WATERS): |
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ADVISORY: |
Gale Watch remains in effect. Small Craft Advisory in effect due to waves and swells on the Atlantic exposed waters through Thursday. High risk of dangerous rip currents and hazardous shore break on Atlantic beaches. |
WINDS: |
Easterly at 15 to 25 knots with gusts to near-gale force over open waters. |
LOCAL SEAS: |
5 to 8 feet but up to 10 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 3 to 5 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. |
SWELLS: |
Light to moderate northeast to easterly swells on the Atlantic exposed waters. |
WEATHER: |
Breezy to windy, few isolated showers. |
OUTLOOK: |
Gale conditions continue through Friday, easing to strong breezes by late weekend. |
MOONSET: |
MOONRISE: |
12:31 AM THU |
11:02 AM THU |
MOON PHASE Waxing Crescent |
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First Quarter on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:14 PM. |
ISLAND TIDES: |
NORTHERN (GRAND BAHAMA): |
NORTHWEST (NEW PROVIDENCE): |
CENTRAL (EXUMA): |
SOUTHEAST (INAGUA): |
HIGH TIDE: |
5:50 PM |
5:48 PM |
5:41 PM |
6:10 PM |
LOW TIDE: |
12:18 AM THU |
12:16 AM THU |
12:09 AM THU |
12:38 AM THU |
HIGH TIDE: |
6:51 AM THU |
6:49 AM THU |
6:42 AM THU |
7:11 AM THU |
LOW TIDE: |
12:47 PM THU |
12:38 PM THU |
12:40 PM THU |
12:54 PM THU |
(For specific times for other islands, please see Tide Table Publication.)
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025: |
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ADVISORY: |
Gale Watch remains in effect for the Central and Southeast Bahamas. Small Craft Advisory for all areas. High risk of dangerous rip currents and hazardous shore break on Atlantic beaches. |
WINDS: |
Northern Bahamas: East to southeast at 15 to 20 with higher gusts over open waters. Northwest Bahamas: East to southeast 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts over open waters. Central/Southeast Bahamas: Easterly at 15 to 25 knots with gusts to near-gale force over open waters.
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SEAS: |
Northern Bahamas: 4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. Northwest Bahamas: 4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean. Central/Southeast Bahamas: 4 to 6 feet but up to 8 feet in swells on the Atlantic exposure and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere, but higher in gusts over the ocean.
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SWELLS: |
Moderate to large northeasterly swells on the Atlantic exposed waters. |
PRECIPITATION: |
All Areas: Slight chance of isolated showers. |