Not The Baths but another sweetly weathered outcropping of the same batholithic granite.

Monday 21/2/2022

Summary: Winds moderate NE. Swell on N shores will be weak but still some small waves on exposed beaches. Chances of rain are low.
Best Beaches: Everywhere from Smuggler's Coveto Savannah Bay will be just fine, the more exposed bays being a little breezy with small waves.
Wind: NE 12-19 knots.
Seas: NE 2-3ft - Weak NE swells and onshore winds will make exposed N side of BVI a little rough. Ferries, daysails and dive trips will be just fine on the more sheltered S side.
Rain: No serious rain expected, but possible showers in the middle of the day.
Cruise Ships: JvD x1
Warnings: No warnings today.
GSA's Offerings:
- Ideal day for beginner surf lessons at Surf School BVI in Josiah's Bay. Call Steve on 343 0002.
 

Summary: Moderate winds from the NE, meaning light breezes on N shores of Tortola/VG. Waves weak, rain only likely as passing showers.
Best Beaches: Smuggler's Cove, CGB, Brewer's Bay, Josiah's, Well Bay and Savannah Bay will all offer most shelter from the weak winds, but all beaches will be nice.
Wind: NE 14-18 knots.
Seas: NE 2ft Exposed N shores will see only a weak swell, possibly increasing a little in the afternoon, with light onshore winds. Inter-island ferries, dive trips and daysails will all be running just fine.
Rain: None forecast, but possible at any time.
Cruise Ships: RT x2
Warnings: No warnings although The Baths, Norman Island Caves and CGB could be busy with cruise ship crowds.
GSA's Offerings:
- Join us for an afternoon paddle in the mangroves on Beef Island - despite the winds and seas, it'll be calm in the lagoon! Call 499 1620.
- Josiah's Bay, will have great conditions for beginner surfing lessons. Call Steve at Surf School BVI on 343 0002.

 

Looking the wrong way at sunset.

Wednesday 23/2/2022

Summary: Winds a little stronger in the morning, but mostly moderate. Seas smaller on N shores. Chances of rain low.
Best Beaches: Most beaches will be fine but if you don't want moderate wind and choppy waves, head for these more sheltered spots: Smugglers, CGB, Brewers, Josiah's Bay, Well Bay and Savannah Bay.
Wind: NE 13-19kt 
Seas: NE 2ft. Swells are small and choppy. Inter-island ferries, day sails and dive excursions will all be operating normally.
Rain: Little rain forecast, but don't be surprised by passing squalls.
Cruise Ships: RT x2; WE x1
Warnings: No warnings today.
GSA's Offerings
- Another great day for surf lessons! Just call Steve on 343 0002.
 

ABOUT A HIGH SURF ADVISORY 

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of the BVI.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High breaking 
  waves that can wash spectators off of rocks and jetties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.