SYNOPSIS for the SW N Atlantic including the Bahamas
310 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026
SYNOPSIS......
GALE-force winds are ongoing N of 27N behind a cold
front that extends from around 31N56W through the SE Bahamas and
into western Cuba. These GALEs will spread east as the front
progresses, and continue impacting northern waters through Mon.
This front will merge with a stationary front that is over the SE
waters tonight, then move E of the area by Mon night, allowing
winds to gradually diminish. Very rough seas will impact most of
the waters E of 77W through Tue, with peak seas along 30N, SE of
Bermuda, exceeding 30 ft through tonight.
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*Marine Forecast For Abacos ~ Sunday, February 8, 2026
5:40:41 AM
| | | 2/8/2026 | Sky | Temp F | Wind kts | Humdty | Rain in. | Barometer | | Sun-12-AM: |  "Clear | 65.4 | N @26.6 | 67 % | 0.0 | 1021.0 |
| Sun-04-AM: |  "Overcast | 64.7 | NNE @22.7 | 59 % | 0.0 | 1021.0 |
| Sun-08-AM: |  "Cloudy | 64.5 | NNE @24.5 | 57 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Sun-12-PM: |  "Overcast | 65.7 | NE @19.8 | 55 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Sun-04-PM: | "Overcast | 65.6 | NE @18.0 | 56 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Sun-08-PM: | "Overcast | 63.9 | NNE @15.1 | 84 % | 0.0 | 1025.0 |
| | | 2/9/2026 | Sky | Temp F | Wind kts | Humdty | Rain in. | Barometer | | Mon-12-AM: |  "Cloudy | 63.1 | NE @13.7 | 67 % | 0.0 | 1025.0 |
| Mon-04-AM: | "Overcast | 62.2 | NE @13.0 | 70 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Mon-08-AM: |  "Partly Cloudy | 63.0 | NE @13.3 | 68 % | 0.0 | 1026.0 |
| Mon-12-PM: | "Overcast | 64.6 | ENE @14.4 | 67 % | 0.0 | 1026.0 |
| Mon-04-PM: | "Partly Cloudy | 65.2 | NE @13.3 | 64 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Mon-08-PM: | "Clear | 64.9 | NE @12.2 | 65 % | 0.0 | 1025.0 |
| | | 2/10/2026 | Sky | Temp F | Wind kts | Humdty | Rain in. | Barometer | | Tue-12-AM: | "Clear | 64.8 | ENE @12.2 | 70 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Tue-04-AM: | "Clear | 64.4 | ENE @10.4 | 73 % | 0.0 | 1023.0 |
| Tue-08-AM: | "Cloudy | 65.5 | E @14.4 | 75 % | 0.0 | 1025.0 |
| Tue-12-PM: | "Overcast | 67.0 | E @13.3 | 71 % | 0.0 | 1026.0 |
| Tue-04-PM: | "Partly Cloudy | 67.3 | E @11.5 | 71 % | 0.0 | 1024.0 |
| Tue-08-PM: |  "Partly Cloudy | 66.8 | E @14.4 | 74 % | 0.0 | 1025.0 |
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NOAA TIDES Pelican Harbor, Abaco. 26° 23'N -76° 58'W ***
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Tides times are in Local Eastern: LST or LDT as appropriate.
| DATE_ | DAY_ | TIME_ | PRED_FT | HIGH_LOW |
| 2/8/2026 | Sun | 12:35 AM | 2.38 | H |
| 2/8/2026 | Sun | 06:59 AM | 0.29 | L |
| 2/8/2026 | Sun | 12:43 PM | 1.97 | H |
| 2/8/2026 | Sun | 07:03 PM | 0.06 | L |
| 2/9/2026 | Mon | 01:26 AM | 2.28 | H |
| 2/9/2026 | Mon | 07:55 AM | 0.43 | L |
| 2/9/2026 | Mon | 01:33 PM | 1.79 | H |
| 2/9/2026 | Mon | 07:51 PM | 0.16 | L |
| 2/10/2026 | Tue | 02:21 AM | 2.22 | H |
| 2/10/2026 | Tue | 08:56 AM | 0.51 | L |
| 2/10/2026 | Tue | 02:29 PM | 1.68 | H |
| 2/10/2026 | Tue | 08:45 PM | 0.22 | L |
| 2/11/2026 | Wed | 03:20 AM | 2.22 | H |
| 2/11/2026 | Wed | 09:58 AM | 0.52 | L |
| 2/11/2026 | Wed | 03:30 PM | 1.65 | H |
| 2/11/2026 | Wed | 09:43 PM | 0.23 | L |
Pelican Harbour Tides
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*** new *** NOAA Sea State
GULF STREAM CROSSING CONDITIONS TO SOUTH FLORIDA
(Updated in real time from NOAA)
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SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 20nm to 60nm:
AMZ575-082015-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
227 AM EST Sun Feb 8 2026
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING
TODAY
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to
10 knots late this morning and afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 6 feet at
10 seconds and north 4 feet at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 6 feet at
11 seconds and north 3 feet at 8 seconds.
MONDAY
Northeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 6 feet at
12 seconds and north 3 feet at 8 seconds.
MONDAY NIGHT
East winds around 5 knots, becoming south after
midnight. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail:
Northeast 5 feet at 12 seconds and north 3 feet at 7 seconds.
TUESDAY
West winds around 5 knots, becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail:
Northeast 6 feet at 12 seconds.
TUESDAY NIGHT
South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave
Detail: Northeast 6 feet at 12 seconds and north 3 feet at
7 seconds.
WEDNESDAY
West winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
THURSDAY
Northwest winds around 10 knots, becoming north in
the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming west
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers.
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Net controller`s Messages:
note: *** Travel Advisory Turks and Caicos Level 2 ***
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/turks-and-caicos-travel-advisory.html
Looks like Fuel docks are open:
***Abaco’s: Spanish Cay marina has fuel restaurant and a customs officer here seven days a week from 8-4
Businesses, feel free to tell any news, we will post here. email below.
BB
Lighthouse Marina on Elbow Cay, Orchid bay and Treasure for sure, Green Turtle Club. MOW. Schooner Bay,
Sunset Marine in Black Sound (Gas and Diesel), Green Turtle Cay
Walkers Cay is open and selling fuel.
The Conch Inn at Marsh Harbour is now selling diesel and water to cruisers.
Restaurant open
Check in with Brian, on the docks, he can assist you
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*** Cruisers Net in Hopetown *** 8:15 AM channel 68 VHF
Our Condolences go out for Will Heyer * Your cruiser’s net controller.
Also in our hall of Fame is Chris Prewitt, he still sails in Vera Beach FL.
Ham radio call sign KZ4MI
Need Volunteers for morning Cruisers net * Who’s next up for the net?
God Bless and Best of Luck getting back in course.... BB
Watch for debris in area waters and harbors.
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TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK from NOAA
- Updated real time ****
Hurricane models key Codes
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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
700 PM EST Sun Nov 30 2025
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
This is the last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook of the
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Routine issuance of the Tropical
Weather Outlook will resume on May 15, 2026. During the off-season,
Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as conditions
warrant.
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