December 11, 2017

Light to moderate winds and a few lingering showers.

A cold front will begin to clear to our southeast this morning allowing showers to diminish. A new cold front will sweep through on Wednesday accompanied by strong to near gale winds and showers. Slight to moderate seas rise rough to very rough Wednesday through Friday.

High near 21°C/70°F.
Humidity – 82%

Winds northerly 5 to 10 knots, increasing 10 to 15 knots by this afternoon

Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 6 to 9 ft, decreasing
Sea Surface Temperature: 21.3°C/70.3°F
High Tide:  3:22 p.m.

Sunrise:  7:10   Sunset:  5:14

December 8, 2017

Good sunny intervals but breezy.


High pressure to our near southeast protects Bermuda blocking a frontal trough to our northwest until a deepening low over the Canadian Maritimes on Sunday drives the frontal trough across the island. Moderate to strong winds turn into near gale force on Sunday when showers move across the region. Conditions significantly improve early next week when rough seas abate moderate.

High near 25°C/77°F.
Humidity – 89%  (sigh)

Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, gradually backing south-southwesterly towards evening

Seas inside the reef 1 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 5 to 8 ft, decreasing during the afternoon.
Sea Surface Temperature: 21.2°C/70.2°F
High Tide:  12:08 p.m.

Sunrise:  7:08   sunset:  5:13

December 7, 2017

A high establishes to our near east-southeast, maintaining mainly dry conditions through late this weekend. Southwesterly moderate winds increase moderate to strong this morning, while cloud amount gradually decreases giving good sunny spells through Saturday. In the meantime, a series of lows transit to our northwest, eventually driving a cold front across the island late Sunday.

High near 23°C/74°F
Humidity – 64%
Winds south-southwesterly 12 to 18 knots, increasing 15 to 20 knots during the morning, decreasing 12 to 18 knots at times later.
Seas inside the reef 1 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 5 to 8 ft, increasing during the afternoon inside the reef 2 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 5 to 9 ft
Sea Surface Temperature: 21.1°C/70°F
High Tide:  11:11 a.m.
Sunrise: 7:07 am; Sunset: 5:13 pm.

December 5, 2017

Mostly cloudy this morning and breezy, more sunshine later.

High pressure builds from the northwest providing fair skies throughout the forecast period. Mainly moderate, northerly winds and rough seas can be expected today. Winds briefly ease light for Wednesday before settling southwest and increasing to strong again for the end of the week. Seas fall to moderate for a short time mid week.

High near 21°C/69°F.
Humidity a beautiful 59%

Winds northerly 15 to 20 knots

Seas inside the reef 2 to 3 ft… Outside the reef 8 to 12 ft.
Sea Surface Temperature: 23°C/73.4°F
High Tide:  9:26 a.m.
Sunrise:  7:05   Sunset:  5:13

December 4, 2017

A few morning showers followed by moderate to strong winds.


A passing frontal trough producing a few early morning showers will clear to the south followed by fair weather and moderate to strong winds this morning. A broad ridge of high pressure will set up from the Canadian Maritimes south across Bermuda by Tuesday night bringing fair weather and light to moderate winds through Wednesday. An approaching cold front then brings moderate to strong winds Thursday and Friday.

High near 21°C/70°F.
Humidity back up – 95%

Winds northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, increasing 15 to 20 knots during the morning.

Seas increasing, inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 7 ft…
Sea Surface Temperature: 23°C/73.4°F
High Tide:  8:37a.m.  /  8:57 p.m.
Sunrise  7:04   Sunset:  5:13

December 3, 2017

Fair today, breezy with a few showers tomorrow.


High pressure will provide light to moderate winds today. A passing trough brings a few showers followed by moderate to strong winds Monday. A broad ridge of high pressure then builds over the region bringing light to moderate winds through Wednesday. A new cold front approaches to our northwest Thursday with moderate to strong winds again.

High near 21°C/69°F (whoa !   bring out the parkas ! )
Humidity a beautiful 58%

Winds north-northwesterly 8 to 12 knots, backing northwesterly 5 to 10 knots this afternoon
Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 6 ft.
Sea Surface Temperature: 23°C/73.4°F
High Tide:  7:49 a.m. /  8:06 p.m.
Sunrise:  7:04    sunset:  5:13

December 1, 2017

A mix of sun and cloud with a gentle breeze.

High pressure gradually wears out while maintaining mainly fair conditions with light winds today before a frontal trough crossing the area early Saturday brings a few showers and moderate to strong northerly winds. Improving to mainly fair for Sunday with light to moderate winds. A new frontal trough is expected to cross Bermuda early next week, while seas persist slight to moderate throughout.
High near 23°C/73°F.
Humidity – 76%
Winds variable 5 knots, settling north-northeasterly in the afternoon, gradually backing northerly 5 to 10 knots towards the evening
Seas inside the reef calm to 1 ft… Outside the reef 2 to 4 ft…
Sea Surface Temperature: 23°C/73.4°F
High Tide:  6:30 p.m.
Sunrise:  7:02   Sunset:  5:13

November 28, 2017

A fresh, northerly breeze today.

Expect fair skies and moderate northerly winds today. High pressure building from the northwest will ensure stable conditions going forward with extended periods of sunshine and cooler temperatures. Slight to moderate seas persist through the forecast period.
High near 22°C/72°F.
Humidity a beautiful 60%
Winds northerly 12 to 18 knots
Seas inside the reef near 1 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 5 ft, increasing during the morning.
Sea Surface Temperature: 23°C/73.4°F
High Tide:  3:56 p.m.
Sunrise:  6:59   sunset:  5:14

November 27, 2017

Looks like a good day ahead !

Weather conditions remain fairly benign these next several days. Overall expect fair skies with a chance for isolated, passing showers. Moderate to occasionally light winds persist through the forecast period with mainly moderate seas.
High near 23°C/73°F.
Humidity had dropped !  – 76%
Winds northwesterly 5 knots, increasing 5 to 10 knots during the afternoon.
Seas inside the reef near 1 ft… Outside the reef 3 to 5 ft.
Sea Surface Temperature: 22.2°C/72°F
High Tide:  3:02 p.m.
Sunrise:  6:59   Sunset:  5:14

November 26

Mainly fair and breezy.


A weak secondary trough will sweep across the region later today. High pressure will gradually move by to our north on Wednesday. Mainly fair conditions are expected through midweek though a light shower or two now and then cannot be ruled out. Expect light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas throughout the forecast period.

High near 25°C/77°F.
Humidity still up there – 83%

Winds westerly 10 to 15 knots

Seas inside the reef 1 to 2 ft… Outside the reef 4 to 7 ft, decreasing
Sea Surface Temperature: 22.2°C/72°F
High Tide:  2:06 p.m.
Sunrise:  6:58   Sunset:  5:14