Classic seasonal gateway for cruisers, providing a direct and efficient deep-water path that connects historic hub of the Chesapeake Bay with the tropical beauty of the Abacos.
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 Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Marsh Harbour, Abacos, Bahamas.
Expect significant time on the nose, expect a more demanding trip. Winds range from 5 to 26 kts with waves 1.9 to 7.1 ft with period of 5 to 8 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Caution: peak winds reach 26 kts — conditions may be demanding regardless of point of sail. Wind angles: 38% reaching, 62% on the nose. Sea state: 62% aligned, 38% cross-seas.