Today in the BVI.
Beach flags, conditions, the week ahead, and what's happening in the bays — updated every day.
From the lifeguard advisory
Issued Monday, November 9 at 7:00 am AST by the BVI lifeguard service.
Small Craft Caution
Take Care on ALL North Shore Beaches and South Islands.
The week ahead
Average and maximum wind, with peak gusts, in knots.
What's on
Regattas, flotillas, and events that affect how busy the bays get.
Beach Party at Scrub Island
On nowWeekly beach party at Scrub Island Resort. Moorings and dockage busier than usual Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Live music at Scrub Island
On nowLive music Friday evening at Scrub Island Resort. Book dockage ahead if you want to be alongside.
BVI Planning Call
On nowMonthly BoatyBall planning call on Zoom, third Sunday at 7:00 PM Eastern (8:00 PM BVI time Nov–Feb, 7:00 PM BVI time Mar–Jul). Meeting ID 870 1645 9100.
Join call →Beach Party at Scrub Island
On nowWeekly beach party at Scrub Island Resort. Moorings and dockage busier than usual Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Live music at Scrub Island
On nowLive music Friday evening at Scrub Island Resort. Book dockage ahead if you want to be alongside.
RumFest 2026 – Pirates of Manchioneel Bay
On nowRum tastings, live music and a pirate costume contest at Cooper Island Beach Club, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM. Manchioneel Bay moorings likely busier than usual — book ahead. Tickets $50pp ($90 with ferry from Tortola): +1 (284) 343-4949 or info@cooperbvi.com.
Full Moon Party at Trellis Bay
On nowFireball sculptures, live music and a big crowd. Trellis Bay moorings fill early — get in by mid-afternoon or plan to anchor elsewhere.
Beach Party at Scrub Island
On nowWeekly beach party at Scrub Island Resort. Moorings and dockage busier than usual Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Live music at Scrub Island
On nowLive music Friday evening at Scrub Island Resort. Book dockage ahead if you want to be alongside.
Necker Cup
On nowNorth Sound moorings likely busier than usual during the Necker Cup. Book ahead if you're heading to Virgin Gorda's North Sound.
BVI holidays
Government offices are closed.
Generated 9 November 2026, 23:05 UTC. The outlook and cruise arrivals are current; events and holidays come from the BoatyBall events calendar. The advisory, conditions and beach flags come from the lifeguard email of 9 November.