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Major blue-water passage connecting the North Carolina coast to the Caribbean.
Optimized for marine passage planning, vessel routing, and coastal or offshore weather tracking. This automated marine weather routing tool updates daily using premium data models. Below is the weather, wave, and ocean current layout for a standard vessel transit from Beaufort Inlet, NC to Puerto Rico.
Expect mixed conditions with no major headwinds. Winds range from 6 to 26 kts with waves 4.4 to 15.1 ft with period of 7 to 10 seconds. Overall, seas and wind frequently opposed, expect confused motion. Caution: peak winds reach 26 kts — conditions may be demanding regardless of point of sail. Wind angles: 28% following, 47% reaching, 26% on the nose. Sea state: 32% aligned, 40% cross-seas, 28% opposed.
Points of Sail
| Category | Point of Sail | Wind Angle | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nose | No-Go Zone | 0–45° | 26% |
| Reaching | Close Hauled | 45–80° | 28% |
| Reaching | Beam Reach | 80–110° | 6% |
| Reaching | Broad Reach | 110–145° | 13% |
| Following | Run | 145–180° | 28% |
Sea State & Wave Motion
| Sea State | Wind vs. Waves | Boat Motion | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aligned | Waves run with the wind | Steady, organized | 32% |
| Cross Seas | Waves cross the wind | Rolling | 40% |
| Opposed | Waves against the wind | Choppy, confused | 28% |
