Visiting Miami by yacht

When to come to Miami, when the boat show runs, where yachts anchor and how to get here.

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Climate

When to come

Months	Mean high	Rain per month	Notes
November to April	25 to 29 C	46 to 90 mm	Hurricane season ends on 30 November
May	30 C	161 mm	Hurricane season starts on 1 June
June to September	32 to 33 C	187 to 267 mm	Hurricane season
October	30 C	194 mm	Hurricane season

Source: NOAA, 1991 to 2020 normals, Miami International Airport. Season bands are our own estimate.

Events

Events and dates

Miami International Boat Show

10 to 14 February 2027 (show organiser). Venues: Miami Beach Convention Center for boats up to 49 ft, the Miami Beach Yacht Collection on Collins Avenue for motor yachts of 30 to 125 ft, and Sailor's Cove at Yacht Haven Grande Miami for sailing boats.

Anchorages

Where yachts anchor

North of Miami Lighted Buoy M

Two anchorage areas lie here (33 CFR 110.188). They are close to the reefs. The holding ground is shallow sand, mud and coral rubble. Thunderstorm winds can pass 50 knots. Pilotage to the anchorage is available on request and is strongly recommended for masters who do not know the area (NOAA Coast Pilot 4).

Getting here

By water

Government Cut

Yachts enter through Government Cut. Refer to the pilotage and bridge details on the berths page.

By air

Miami International Airport

RMK Merrill-Stevens states that its North Yard is close to Miami International Airport.

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