The Baths BVI Flag Status
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The Baths is open — check the flags at the beach
Our flag advisories are on pause during peak hurricane season — we'll be back in October. The National Parks Trust still raises the flags at The Baths, Spring Bay and Devils Bay, so look for them when you arrive, or call 1-284-541-2420.
The marine weather forecast below is live and updates several times a day.
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View recent rule change information for accessing the Baths.Virgin Gorda & BVI Marine Weather Forecast
Last updated: 3:48 PM AST Thu Sep 03 2026 | NWS Coastal Waters Forecast
BVI Marine Forecast Synopsis
Light to moderate easterly winds will continue across the regional waters through Friday, becoming moderate to fresh at times over the offshore Atlantic waters and passages through the weekend. Wind- driven, locally choppy seas will persist, with the most hazardous conditions across the exposed offshore waters. Small craft should exercise caution. A tropical wave will bring 🌦️ scattered showers and ⛈️ isolated thunderstorms Friday into Saturday, followed by another increase in shower activity late Sunday into Monday.
Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves, along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.
Coastal Waters — East of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra & St. John
TONIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 5 seconds.
🌦️ Isolated showers late this evening.
🌦️ Scattered showers after midnight.
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers in the morning.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 6 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
SUNDAY
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
MONDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers in the afternoon.
MONDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
TUESDAY
East winds 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers in the morning, then 🌧️ numerous showers in the afternoon.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.
🌧️ Numerous showers.
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Coastal Waters — Cabo San Juan to Anegada & Virgin Gorda
TONIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 10 seconds.
🌦️ Isolated showers.
FRIDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 7 seconds and northeast 1 foot at 10 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
SATURDAY
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 7 seconds.
SATURDAY NIGHT
East winds around 10 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 7 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
SUNDAY
Southeast winds around 10 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 7 seconds.
🌦️ Scattered showers in the morning.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots.
Seas around 2 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
MONDAY
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
MONDAY NIGHT
East winds 10 to 15 knots.
Seas 2 to 3 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers.
TUESDAY
East winds around 15 knots.
Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.
🌦️ Scattered showers in the morning, then 🌧️ numerous showers in the afternoon.
TUESDAY NIGHT
East winds 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.
🌧️ Numerous showers.
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Disclaimer
This page is an unofficial resource to help boaters check The Baths’ flag status. The BVI National Parks Trust manages the flag system but does not consistently publish updates. While we aim for accuracy, conditions may change at any time.
For the latest status, check the flagpole at The Baths or contact local authorities.
Use at your own risk. We are not responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages resulting from reliance on this information.