Seasonal· Great Abaco (Marsh Harbour)· Bahamas — North
Abaco Winter Cold Fronts
26° 31.8′ N · 77° 0.0′ W · approximate
From December to February, cold fronts sweep through every week or so, clocking the wind from southeast through west to northwest and north, often 20-30 kt; open beach anchorages become untenable for a day or two, and the ocean cuts rage.
Practical
Coordinate is a nominal point in the Sea of Abaco between Marsh Harbour and Elbow Cay. Hiding places in this subregion: Marsh Harbour (marinas.com calls it the best-protected harbour in the Abacos), Hope Town Harbour moorings and the Man-O-War harbours, or a slip in White Sound. Leave west-exposed spots before the front: Tahiti Beach, Aunt Pat's Bay, Lubbers Quarters, White Sound's outside anchorage and Scopley Rock. Expect North and South Man-O-War Channels to close in the northerly swell after a front. Listen to the Abaco Cruisers Net (VHF 68, 8:15 am) and Barometer Bob for timing. Map position is an approximate representative point for this entry (derived from the nearest settlement, dock or harbour named above), not a surveyed location.
Best for
Planning anchorages around fronts
Season
December-March, strongest December-February
Nearby
- White Sound Anchorage (Elbow Cay)1.3 NM away
- Firefly Sunset Resort (Firefly Bar & Grill)1.4 NM away
- Aunt Pat's Bay Anchorage1.6 NM away
- Parrot Cays Anchorage (off Hope Town)1.6 NM away
- The FoodStore (Elbow Cay)1.7 NM away
- Abaco Inn1.8 NM away
- Cracker P's Bar & Grill (Lubbers Quarters)1.8 NM away
- Sea Spray Resort & Marina1.8 NM away