Matthew Town (BSMAT) — marine weather & port guide
Matthew Town is a port in Bahamas at 20°57.0′N 73°41.0′W. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 12–14 kn, waves 0.9–1.0 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 | 20°57.0′N 73°41.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | BSMAT |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 3 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 14 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Time zone | America/Nassau |
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10-day marine forecast — Matthew Town
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 12–14 kn | 20 kn | 0.9–1.0 m |
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| E 8–16 kn | 22 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| E 9–19 kn | 24 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| E 10–16 kn | 20 kn | 0.8–1.1 m |
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| ESE 10–14 kn | 17 kn | 0.8–1.1 m |
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| E 14–16 kn | 20 kn | 1.1–1.3 m |
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| E 16–18 kn | 23 kn | 1.3–1.6 m |
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| E 18–18 kn | 24 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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| ENE 16–16 kn | 24 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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| E 15–15 kn | 25 kn | 1.4–1.4 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 Matthew Town right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 12–14 kn, waves 0.9–1.0 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 Matthew Town?
Matthew Town is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Matthew Town?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 3 m and anchorage depths run about 14 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.