Seasonal· New Providence (Nassau)· Bahamas — North
Hurricane season (New Providence)
25° 5.2′ N · 77° 21.2′ W · approximate
Nassau sits squarely in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season runs June 1 to November 30 and peaks around September 10, with most activity mid-August to mid-October.
Practical
Pin is the Nassau Harbour west entrance (generic). Atlantic averages (1991-2020): 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes a season; first hurricane typically early to mid-August (NOAA NHC). Wet season May-October with highs 86-90°F; dry season November-April with highs 77-81°F (Wikipedia). Nearby shelter options: Rose Island Basin (two anchors, shallow draft), the inner harbour marinas, or Coral Harbour only with RBDF permission. Marinas set separate summer rates (Nassau Yacht Haven summer season July 1 to November 30, 2026). Many insurers require boats north of a named latitude or ashore in season; check your policy. 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: be out of the area or secured by August
Season
June 1 to November 30; peak mid-August to mid-October
Nearby
- Nassau Harbour Control (VHF 16)Right here
- Winter cold fronts and harbour surge (Nassau)Right here
- Paradise Island Lighthouse0.1 NM away
- Junkanoo Beach Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Arawak Cay Fish Fry0.5 NM away
- Goldie's Conch House (Arawak Cay)0.5 NM away
- Junkanoo Beach0.5 NM away
- Twin Brothers (Arawak Cay)0.5 NM away
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