Tag Archives: Caribbean Sea

How’s the Weather cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during July?

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Fred Pickhardt

Easterly winds mostly Beaufort force 4 (11-16 knots) prevail this month, except forces 4-5 (11-21 knots) prevail over the central Caribbean north of Columbia. Over the southwestern Caribbean the wind will back east to northeast and diminish to forces 3-4 (7-16 knots) and over the northwestern Caribbean, winds tend to be from the east forces 3-4 (7-16 knots).  Continue reading →

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2022 North Atlantic Hurricane Outlook

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Fred Pickhardt

The 2022 North Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. During the most recent 30-year average (1991-2020) there has been, on average, about 14-15 named tropical cyclones.  Of these, about 7-8 become hurricanes and 3-4 become major hurricanes.  Continue reading →

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What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during June?

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Fred Pickhardt

Easterly winds mostly Beaufort force 4 (11-16 knots) prevail this month except force 5 (17-21 knots) over the central Caribbean north of Columbia. Over the southwestern Caribbean the wind will back more into the northeast and diminish to mostly forces 3-4 (7-16 knots). Over the northwestern Caribbean, winds tend to be more from the east to east-southeast force 4 (11-16 knots). Continue reading →

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What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during May?

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Fred Pickhardt

The weather cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during May is excellent with light to moderate winds and low risk for gales. Continue reading →

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What is the Marine Weather like cruising the Caribbean during January?

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Fred Pickhardt

What is the marine weather like cruising the Caribbean Sea during January? Continue reading →

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What is the weather like cruising the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico during August?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Fred Pickhardt

The weather during August is a very warm in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and this is also the month when tropical cyclones become active. Gale force winds are rare, however,  but can occur in the vicinity of tropical storms and hurricanes.  Continue reading →

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What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during February?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Fred Pickhardt

If you are planning a cruise or will be sailing during the month of February check out what weather to expect in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.    Wind Over the Caribbean during February winds tend to be … Continue reading →

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Update: Beryl weakens

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Fred Pickhardt

Tropical Storm Beryl has weakened since yesterday and now has max winds of only 40 knots. Beryl is accelerating and now moving towards the WNW at 16 knots and continues to move into an area of increasing vertical wind shear … Continue reading →

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What’s the weather like cruising the Caribbean during December?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

Wind Over the Caribbean during December winds tend to be mostly from the east or northeast averaging forces 4-5 (11-21 knots).  Over the Gulf of Mexico winds tend to be more variable but still averaging mostly forces 4-5 (11-21 knots).  … Continue reading →

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What is the weather like cruising the Caribbean in October?

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Fred Pickhardt

October is an excellent month to cruise the Caribbean Sea.  Generally, winds are light to moderate coming primarily from the east and averaging 7-16 knots with the risk for encountering gale force or higher winds are 1 percent or less.  … Continue reading →

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