Seasonal· St Kitts· Leeward Islands
Hurricane Season (St Kitts & Nevis)
17° 15.0′ N · 62° 40.8′ W · approximate
June to November is hurricane season, and the islands have been hit hard: Georges (1998) caused about US$458 million in damage, Lenny (1999) threw waves inland on both islands, and Omar (2008) wrecked the Four Seasons beachfront on Nevis.
Practical
Position is a representative point between the islands. There is no hurricane hole: most cruising yachts leave the area for the season (noforeignland); St Kitts Marine Works stores boats ashore in keel holes and many owners leave them strapped down there. Wikipedia lists hurricanes (July-October) as the main natural hazard and the rainy season as May to November, wettest in October. Christophe Harbour's dredged lagoon is the most enclosed water - ask the marina about its storm plan. Monitor NHC and the local NEMA.
Best for
Planning when to be here, and where to go if a storm comes
Season
1 Jun - 30 Nov; peak Aug-Oct
Nearby
- Winter North Swell (St Kitts & Nevis)1.1 NM away
- White House Bay Anchorage1.2 NM away
- Ballast Bay Anchorage1.3 NM away
- Salt Plage1.3 NM away
- White House Bay Wrecks Snorkel1.3 NM away
- Christophe Harbour Customs & Immigration1.4 NM away
- Christophe Harbour Marina (Safe Harbor St Kitts)1.4 NM away
- South Friars Bay Anchorage1.4 NM away
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