SYNOPSIS for the SW N Atlantic including the Bahamas
430 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025
SYNOPSIS......
Fresh winds and rough seas in the SE semicircle of a
non-tropical low of 1007 mb near 26N58W will continue to affect
the offshore waters N of 22N and E of 61W through this evening as
the low open opens into a trough and moves N of the area. Strong
to near GALE-force winds will precede and continue to follow a
cold front that extends from just W of Bermuda near 31N65W to NW
Hispaniola, which is forecast to reach from 31N60W to Puerto Rico
by Wed morning. A low pressure system is forecast to develop
along this front tonight into Wed, which will support the
development of GALE-force winds and very rough seas between
Bermuda and the Bahamas tonight through Wed afternoon. Afterward,
winds and seas will gradually diminish across the region through
Thu night. Looking ahead, fresh to strong southerly winds will
develop over the NE Florida offshore waters on Thu ahead of a
strong cold front forecast to enter the NW offshore waters late
Thu into Thu evening. Near GALE-force NW winds will follow this
front, which is forecast to reach from Bermuda to the central
Bahamas late Fri. The front will move E of the area on Sat,
allowing high pressure to build the remaining weekend.
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*Marine Forecast For Abacos ~ Tuesday, March 18, 2025| Tuesday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer |  | 8 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 71.8 °F | NNE at 17 kts | 56 % | 30.18 |
| | 11 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 71.1 °F | NNE at 15 kts | 58 % | 30.2 |
| Wednesday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer |  | 8 AM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 70.9 °F | NNE at 12 kts | 57 % | 30.18 |
| | 2 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 74.8 °F | NNE at 8 kts | 53 % | 30.16 |
| | 5 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 75.1 °F | N at 7 kts | 51 % | 30.11 |
| | 8 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 72.2 °F | N at 8 kts | 50 % | 30.13 |
| | 11 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 71 °F | N at 9 kts | 51 % | 30.15 |
| Thursday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer | | | 8 AM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 73.3 °F | NNW at 3 kts | 50 % | 30.14 |
| | 2 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 77.1 °F | WSW at 8 kts | 51 % | 30.13 |
 | 5 PM | Partly cloudy skies | <1 % | 76.9 °F | WSW at 12 kts | 53 % | 30.09 |
 | 8 PM | Partly cloudy skies | <1 % | 74.1 °F | SW at 14 kts | 56 % | 30.08 |
| | 11 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 72.6 °F | WSW at 20 kts | 65 % | 30.1 |
| Friday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer | | | 8 AM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 67.9 °F | NW at 21 kts | 59 % | 30.15 |
| | 2 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 76.5 °F | NNW at 14 kts | 56 % | 30.19 |
| | 5 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 77.4 °F | N at 11 kts | 55 % | 30.16 |
| | 8 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 73.3 °F | NNE at 10 kts | 56 % | 30.2 |
| | 11 PM | Clear skies | <1 % | 70.3 °F | NE at 10 kts | 58 % | 30.23 |
| Saturday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer | | | 2 PM | Partly cloudy skies | <1 % | 71.7 °F | SE at 5 kts | 57 % | 30.24 |
| Sunday | | Precip. | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Barometer | | | 2 PM | Sunny skies | <1 % | 74 °F | E at 11 kts | 62 % | 30.23 |
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11:28:41 PM
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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 |
| 3/18/2025 | Tue | 05:47 AM | 0.12 | L |
| 3/18/2025 | Tue | 11:33 AM | 2.15 | H |
| 3/18/2025 | Tue | 05:44 PM | 0.05 | L |
| 3/18/2025 | Tue | 11:58 PM | 2.52 | H |
| 3/19/2025 | Wed | 06:27 AM | 0.25 | L |
| 3/19/2025 | Wed | 12:10 PM | 2.00 | H |
| 3/19/2025 | Wed | 06:20 PM | 0.15 | L |
| 3/20/2025 | Thu | 12:40 AM | 2.44 | H |
| 3/20/2025 | Thu | 07:12 AM | 0.39 | L |
| 3/20/2025 | Thu | 12:51 PM | 1.87 | H |
| 3/20/2025 | Thu | 07:02 PM | 0.25 | L |
| 3/21/2025 | Fri | 01:28 AM | 2.38 | H |
| 3/21/2025 | Fri | 08:04 AM | 0.51 | L |
| 3/21/2025 | Fri | 01:40 PM | 1.79 | H |
| 3/21/2025 | Fri | 07:51 PM | 0.33 | L |
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Pelican Harbour Tides
More Bahamas Tide Stations
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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:
AMZ575-191530-
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-
1019 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025
SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
REST OF TONIGHT
North winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet,
occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 6 feet at 8
seconds and north 4 feet at 7 seconds.
WEDNESDAY
Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet,
occasionally to 9 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 6 feet at
10 seconds and northwest 3 feet at 7 seconds.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
East winds around 5 knots, becoming south
after midnight. Seas 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to
8 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet after midnight. Wave Detail:
Northeast 7 feet at 12 seconds and northwest 2 feet at 7 seconds,
becoming northeast 8 feet at 12 seconds after midnight.
THURSDAY
Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet,
occasionally to 10 feet. Wave Detail: Northeast 8 feet at
12 seconds and northwest 3 feet at 10 seconds.
THURSDAY NIGHT
West winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northwest
after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Wave
Detail: Northwest 8 feet at 8 seconds and northeast 6 feet at
11 seconds.
FRIDAY
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 10 feet, occasionally to
13 feet. Wave Detail: North 9 feet at 9 seconds and northeast
4 feet at 10 seconds.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds around 10 knots, becoming southeast
after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.
SATURDAY
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,
occasionally to 6 feet.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to
4 feet.
SUNDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 feet.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet.
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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
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Hurricane models key Codes
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Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
915 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
Routine issuance of the Tropical Weather Outlook will resume on May
15, 2025. During the off-season, Special Tropical Weather Outlooks
will be issued as conditions warrant.
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