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BVI Weather Update - February 26, 2026

26 Feb 2026

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Expect partly sunny, cloudy skies today. Winds are Easterly Force 3 to 4, gusting 5. North swell (5 to 7ft).

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High Surf Advisory! Small Craft Advisory!
Take Extreme Care on ALL North Shore Beaches due to HIGH SURF and RIP CURRENTS - including The Bubbly Pool JVD and Anegada.

Today at a Glance

Sky Partly Sunny, Cloudy
💨 Wind Easterly Force 3 to 4, gusting 5
🌊 Swell North Swell (5 to 7ft)

⚠️ High Surf Advisory — High Surf Advisory in effect ⚠️ Rip Current Statement — Rip Current Statement in effect

Beach Conditions

🚨 High Surf Advisory! Small Craft Advisory!

⛔ Take Extreme Care on ALL North Shore Beaches due to HIGH SURF and RIP CURRENTS - including The Bubbly Pool JVD and Anegada.

Beach Status
🔴 The Baths RED FLAG — No Mooring · No Swimming
🔴 Josiah’s Bay No Lifeguard — Extreme Caution
🔴 Smugglers Cove No Lifeguard — Extreme Caution

NOAA Marine Forecast

Marine forecast unavailable. Check NOAA Marine.

Full Beach Safety Advisory

Issued by Surf Life Saving BVI — Thursday 26th February 2026 – 07:30am – High Surf Advisory! Small Craft Advisory!

Dear all,

North Swell (5 to 7ft)**, Wind Easterly Force 3 to 4 Gusting Force 5 Occasionally Gusting Force 6… Partly Sunny to Cloudy! Chance of a Shower!

Thursday 26th February 2026 – 07:30am – High Surf Advisory! Small Craft Advisory! Take Extreme Care on ALL North Shore Beaches due to HIGH SURF and RIP CURRENTS - including The Bubbly Pool JVD and Anegada.

The Baths NPT Mooring Field: RED FLAG - NO MOORING at The Baths - NO SWIMMING!

(For further information call: National Parks Trust 541 2420). Josiah’s Bay Beach: *NO *Lifeguard on Duty - EXTREME CAUTION!! Smugglers Cove Beach: *NO *Lifeguard on Duty - EXTREME CAUTION!

THAT’S STRICTLY NO MOORING AT THE BATHS MOORING FIELD, NO SWIMMING OR SNORKELING AT THE BATHS BEACHES..

ABSOLUTE: EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN ON ALL NORTH SHORE BEACHES DUE TO HIGH SURF AND RIP CURRENTS.. TODAY IS NOT A GOOD DAY FOR SWIMMING OR SNORKELING AT NORTH SHORE LOCATIONS, BEACHES EXPOSED REEFS, ROCKS AND SHORELINES.. Whilst Visiting The Beach Please Take Away Your Garbage When You Leave!


Weather sourced from NOAA/NWS, Windy.com, and Surf Life Saving BVI. Always consult official sources before making passage decisions. When in doubt, don’t go out.


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