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NOTE: Beware Shallows in Bahamas on this route. High-traffic professional and recreational route from New Providence Island to Miami’s main shipping channel.
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 Nassau, New Providence Island, The Bahamas to Government Cut, Miami, FL.
Expect mostly following winds with generally comfortable motion. Winds range from 3 to 13 kts with waves 0.7 to 1.7 ft with period of 3 to 4 seconds. Overall, periods of cross-seas may create some roll. Wind angles: 75% following, 25% reaching. Sea state: 50% aligned, 50% cross-seas.
Points of Sail
| Category | Point of Sail | Wind Angle | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nose | No-Go Zone | 0–45° | 0% |
| Reaching | Close Hauled | 45–80° | 0% |
| Reaching | Beam Reach | 80–110° | 0% |
| Reaching | Broad Reach | 110–145° | 25% |
| Following | Run | 145–180° | 75% |
Sea State & Wave Motion
| Sea State | Wind vs. Waves | Boat Motion | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aligned | Waves run with the wind | Steady, organized | 50% |
| Cross Seas | Waves cross the wind | Rolling | 50% |
| Opposed | Waves against the wind | Choppy, confused | 0% |
