Cockburn Town (BSCBT) — marine weather & port guide
Cockburn Town is a port in Bahamas at 24°2.0′N 74°31.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SE wind 11–14 kn, waves 1.2–1.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 24°2.0′N 74°31.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | BSCBT |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Anchorage depth | 6 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | America/Nassau |
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10-day marine forecast — Cockburn Town
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SE 11–14 kn | 18 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| ESE 9–15 kn | 20 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| E 11–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| E 11–18 kn | 21 kn | 1.2–1.4 m |
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| ESE 13–14 kn | 18 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| E 9–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.3–1.5 m |
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| E 15–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.3–1.5 m |
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| ESE 15–15 kn | 21 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| E 13–13 kn | 21 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| E 12–12 kn | 35 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Cockburn Town right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SE wind 11–14 kn, waves 1.2–1.2 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Cockburn Town?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 6 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.