North Point — marine weather & port guide
North Point is a port in St. Helena at 7°53.0′S 14°22.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SE wind 15–18 kn, waves 1.6–1.7 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 | 7°53.0′S 14°22.0′W |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Anchorage depth | 3 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Time zone | Atlantic/St_Helena |
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10-day marine forecast — North Point
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SE 15–18 kn | 22 kn | 1.6–1.7 m |
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| ESE 11–14 kn | 18 kn | 1.6–2.1 m |
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| ESE 14–17 kn | 21 kn | 2.1–2.2 m |
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| ESE 17–19 kn | 26 kn | 2.1–2.3 m |
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| ESE 16–19 kn | 25 kn | 2.1–2.3 m |
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| SE 16–17 kn | 22 kn | 2.2–2.4 m |
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| SE 16–17 kn | 21 kn | 2.3–2.3 m |
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| ESE 14–14 kn | 21 kn | 2.3–2.3 m |
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| ESE 10–10 kn | 15 kn | 2.0–2.0 m |
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| E 9–9 kn | 12 kn | 2.1–2.1 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 North Point right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SE wind 15–18 kn, waves 1.6–1.7 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 North Point?
North Point is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to North Point?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 3 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.