Visiting Abaco by yacht
When to come, hurricane season and the approach to Boat Harbour.
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When to come
| Season | Months | Daily high | Monthly rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | December to April | 26.1 to 28.7 °C | 43 to 74 mm |
| Shoulder | May, November | 28.3 to 30.2 °C | 87 to 139 mm |
| Off season | June to October | 30.6 to 32.8 °C | 151 to 220 mm |
WMO 1991 to 2020 normals, Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, about 170 km south of Marsh Harbour. Season bands are our own estimate.
Hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA).
Approach to Boat Harbour
Boat Harbour says two channels lead in: North Bar Channel from the south-east and North Man o' War Channel from the north-east. It recommends the second as the deepest and widest. A boat that draws more than 7 ft should come in no earlier than a quarter tide on the rise.
Clearing in
Boat Harbour has customs and immigration on site. Green Turtle Club clears boats at a fee of US$50 for those not staying in its marina.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina: marina amenities
- Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour Marina: documents
- Conch Inn and Marina: marina rates
- Conch Inn and Marina: amenities
- Conch Inn and Marina: marina rules
- Hope Town Inn and Marina: marina
- Green Turtle Club Resort and Marina: marina
- Dockwalk: Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbour
- Bahamas Customs: pleasure vessel clearance and cruising permits
- Bahamas Marinas Association: charter yacht information
- Chambers and Partners: developments in Bahamian maritime law
- Bahamas Department of Immigration: Work Permit (New)
- WMO 1991 to 2020 normals: Lynden Pindling International Airport (78073)
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: climatology
- UKSA superyacht salary guide
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