Nantucket, MA to Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA map preview

Nantucket, MA to Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA

Locals cut from Nantucket Sound through Woods Hole Passage to Buzzards Bay; watch for shoals around Nantucket, and study currents through the cut.

Latest Automated Forecast

Updated daily with ECMWF data for Nantucket, MA to Cape Cod Canal, Buzzards Bay, MA. This page shows the latest forecast snapshot, route distance, waypoint count, and the first forecast points so search engines can read meaningful route-specific content without JavaScript.

Generated: 2026-06-13T10:09:44.178940+00:00Distance: 42.2 NM • Departure: 2026-06-13T08:00:00-04:00Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Current Temp
2026-06-13T12:00:00+00:00 12.2570239 kts 0.98 m 4.7 kts E E 24.5°C
2026-06-13T16:00:00+00:00 3.239742 kts 0.4 m 3.7 kts SW SW 21.0°C
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Daily Route Forecast Summary

Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 3 to 12 kts with waves 1.2 to 3.2 ft with period of 4 to 5 seconds. Overall, seas and wind frequently opposed, expect confused motion. Wind angles: 67% reaching, 33% on the nose. Sea state: 33% aligned, 33% cross-seas, 33% opposed.

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