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Norfolk / Hampton, VA to Marsh Harbour, Abacos, Bahamas Marine Weather Route Forecast

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.

Latest Automated Forecast

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.

Generated: 2026-10-19T10:38:23.672619+00:00 • Distance: 670.2 NM • Departure: 2026-10-19T08:00:00-04:00 • Speed: 6 knots
Time Wind Waves Ocean Current Air/Water
2026-10-19T12:00:00+00:00 10.0971959 kts 1.16 m 0.4 kts SSE SSE 13.3 / 19.1 °C
2026-10-19T16:00:00+00:00 16.6846713 kts 2.82 m 0.8 kts SSW SSW 15.7 / 19.4 °C
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Route Passage Summary & Sea State

Expect mostly following winds with generally comfortable motion. Winds range from 10 to 29 kts with waves 3.8 to 14.8 ft with period of 6 to 10 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Caution: peak winds reach 29 kts — conditions may be demanding regardless of point of sail. Wind angles: 79% following, 21% reaching. Sea state: 69% aligned, 31% cross-seas.

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Points of Sail

CategoryPoint of SailWind AnglePortion of Passage
On the NoseNo-Go Zone0–45°0%
ReachingClose Hauled45–80°0%
ReachingBeam Reach80–110°0%
ReachingBroad Reach110–145°21%
FollowingRun145–180°79%

Sea State & Wave Motion

Sea StateWind vs. WavesBoat MotionPortion of Passage
AlignedWaves run with the windSteady, organized69%
Cross SeasWaves cross the windRolling31%
OpposedWaves against the windChoppy, confused0%
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Navigation Responsibility

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