Limetree Bay (VILIB) — marine weather & port guide
Limetree Bay is a port in U.S. Virgin Islands at 17°42.0′N 64°45.0′W. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 14–15 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 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 | 17°42.0′N 64°45.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | VILIB |
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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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| Channel depth | 13 m |
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| Tide range | 1 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/St_Thomas |
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10-day marine forecast — Limetree Bay
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 14–15 kn | 19 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| E 8–13 kn | 17 kn | 0.9–1.1 m |
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| E 6–12 kn | 16 kn | 1.0–1.0 m |
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| ESE 12–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.1–1.4 m |
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| E 11–13 kn | 18 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| E 14–17 kn | 22 kn | 1.3–1.4 m |
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| E 15–15 kn | 19 kn | 1.3–1.4 m |
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| E 14–14 kn | 21 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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| E 15–15 kn | 19 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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| E 12–12 kn | 19 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 Limetree Bay right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 14–15 kn, waves 1.2–1.3 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 Limetree Bay?
Limetree Bay is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Limetree Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 13 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.