Current conditions: Temperatures are about 20°C (68°F), with winds from the NNE at 15-20 kts, with stronger winds to the west. High clouds are visible near and SW of the current location, with mid to low level clouds prevailing west of the Cape Verde Islands. Wave heights are roghly 2-3 m, high higher swells to the NW of the Cape Verde region.
Forecast: Conditions will remain relatively steady for the next 2-3 days, with strong winds from the NE, between 15-20 kts, with stronger winds towards the west. However, wind speed should weaken within the next 24 hours. In 2 days, winds will shift and have more of a westward component. Highs in the next few days will persist around the low to mid 70s. Within the next 24-48 hours, wave heights will decrease to 1-2 meters. Currents aren’t expected to change significantly.
Next 6 hrs (from 23Z Jan 24 current conditions)
Winds: 15-20 knots
Waves: 2-4 meters
Currents: 1 knot or weaker
6 – 12 hrs:
Winds: 15-20 knots
Waves: 2-4 meters
Currents: <0.5 knots
Notes: Wind speed increases the farther you get from shore.
12-24 hrs @ farthest possible location
Winds: 15-20 knots
Waves: 2-3 meters
Currents: 1 knot or weaker
Forecasters DeHart and Adames