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Longer offshore transit through the Northwest Providence Channel toward the capital of the Bahamas.
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 Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FL to Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.
Expect a majority of reaching conditions with steady motion. Winds range from 4 to 13 kts with waves 2.0 to 3.5 ft with period of 4 to 7 seconds. Overall, wind and waves mostly aligned or partially aligned. Wind angles: 67% reaching, 33% on the nose. Sea state: 89% aligned, 11% cross-seas.
Points of Sail
| Category | Point of Sail | Wind Angle | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nose | No-Go Zone | 0–45° | 33% |
| Reaching | Close Hauled | 45–80° | 44% |
| Reaching | Beam Reach | 80–110° | 22% |
| Reaching | Broad Reach | 110–145° | 0% |
| Following | Run | 145–180° | 0% |
Sea State & Wave Motion
| Sea State | Wind vs. Waves | Boat Motion | Portion of Passage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aligned | Waves run with the wind | Steady, organized | 89% |
| Cross Seas | Waves cross the wind | Rolling | 11% |
| Opposed | Waves against the wind | Choppy, confused | 0% |
