25/02/2025
Please be advised and safe.
BAHAMAS MARINE FORECAST
MARINE FORECASTS FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AT 6:00 A.M. EST, Tuesday, February 25, 2025. THE NEXT SCHEDULED FORECAST WILL BE ISSUED AT 12:00 P.M. EST.
WARNINGS: A gale warning (34 – 47 knots) is in effect for the area waters of the Northwest Bahamas until 12pm, and will last until 6pm in the Central Bahamas. A near gale warning (28 – 33 knots) is in effect for the area waters of Abaco until 8pm.
Small craft operators are to remain in port, and beachgoers are strongly discouraged to enter the waters in these area waters until further notice from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology. Other weather related hazards, such as lightning, hail and waterspouts may also be experienced.
Due to the upcoming New Moon cycle, boaters are urged to exercise extreme caution while traversing in shallow waters due to the increased risk of vessels running aground.
GENERAL SITUATION: A complex low-pressure system just northeast of the Abacos will strengthen as its front moves across the northern and central territories throughout the day. Strong winds, high seas and rough surf are anticipated near both of these features, while the low swiftly exits the area by nightfall. Maritime conditions will gradually improve after the frontal passage across the waters of the Northern and Northwest Bahamas, as the front treks further southeastward.
Outlook: Expect the state of the sea to gradually improve after the frontal passage, with light winds and an uneventful weather pattern accompanying a building high pressure system and stable air mass through to Thursday.
NORTHERN BAHAMAS (INCLUDING GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, BIMINI & ADJACENT WATERS):
ADVISORY: A near gale warning is in effect. Small craft operators are to remain in port.
WINDS: Southwesterly at 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts to near gale ahead of the front, shifting north to northeast at 10 to 15 knots behind the front this morning. Expect winds to shift northwest to north at 10 to 15 knots for the remainder of the day.
LOCAL SEAS: 2 to 3 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 3 to 5 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 4 to 7 feet in the Gulf Stream. 5 to 8 feet in Atlantic waters, with a rough chop developing in the vicinity of Abaco. Expect higher seas in gusts across all areas.
SWELLS: Light to moderate swells impacting Atlantic shorelines.
WEATHER: Breezy with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms.
NORTHWEST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING NEW PROVIDENCE, ANDROS, THE BERRY ISLANDS, ELEUTHERA & ADJACENT WATERS):
ADVISORY: A gale warning is in effect. Small craft operators are to remain in port.
WINDS: South to southwest at 15 to 25 knots with gusts to gale force higher gusts this morning, veering west to northwest at 15 to 20 knots by late afternoon. Expect winds to drop to 10 to 15 knots tonight.
LOCAL SEAS: 2 to 4 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 4 to 6 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 5 to 8 feet in Atlantic waters. Expect higher seas in gusts across all areas.
SWELLS: Light to moderate swells impacting Atlantic shorelines.
WEATHER: Windy with scattered to widespread showers with thunderstorms before 6pm.
CENTRAL BAHAMAS (INCLUDING EXUMA, CAT ISLAND, LONG ISLAND, SAN SALVADOR, RUM CAY & ADJACENT WATERS):
ADVISORY: A gale warning is in effect. Small craft operators are to remain in port.
WINDS: South to southwest at 15 to 20 knots this morning, veering southwest to west at 20 to 30 knots with gusts to strong gale force possible this afternoon. Expect winds to veer northwest to west at 10 to 15 knots by tonight.
LOCAL SEAS: 3 to 5 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 4 to 7 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 5 to 8 feet in Atlantic waters. Expect higher seas in gusts across all areas.
SWELLS: Light to moderate swells impacting Atlantic shorelines.
WEATHER: Windy with scattered to widespread showers with thunderstorms.
SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS (INCLUDING INAGUA, ACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, MAYAGUANA, RAGGED ISLAND & ADJACENT WATERS):
ADVISORY: A small craft advisory is in effect for Atlantic shorelines. A small craft caution is in effect for local waters.
WINDS: South-southeast to south-southwest at 15 to 20 knots today, veering west to northwest at 15 to 20 knots tonight.
LOCAL SEAS: 1 to 3 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 3 to 5 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 5 to 8 feet in Atlantic waters.
SWELLS: Moderate swells impacting Atlantic shorelines.
WEATHER: Breezy with isolated showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms.
MOONSET: 3:51 PM
MOONRISE: 5:43 AM WED
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR Wednesday 26th February 2025:
ADVISORY: A small craft caution will be in effect for all Atlantic exposures due to swells.
WINDS: North-northeast to east-northeast at 10 knots or less, falling light and variable at times.
SEAS: 1 to 2 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 2 to 4 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 4 to 7 feet in Atlantic waters.
WEATHER: Isolated showers.
EXTENDED FORECAST FOR THE BAHAMAS FOR Thursday 27th February 2025:
ADVISORY: None.
WINDS: Southeast to south at 10 knots or less in the Northern and Northwest Bahamas. East to southeast at 10 to 15 knots in the Central and Southeast Bahamas.
SEAS: Mostly calm, building up to 2 feet in sheltered nearshore waters. 2 to 3 feet in sheltered offshore waters. 3 to 5 feet in Atlantic waters.
WEATHER: Isolated showers.
THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY
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FORECASTER: CWR
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