Discussion of local conditions within Patchogue Bay

Patchogue Bay (see Chart ) is a protected lagoon separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a barrier island (Fire Island).

In the racing area, the following conditions prevail

Water Depth: 4 - 12 feet
Water Temperature in July: ~75 ^o F
Tidal Range: 10 Inches
Tidal Currents: Minimal, Flood to the East, Ebb to the West
Power boat traffic: Mostly confined to the main east-west channel. There is also a ferry that runs between Patchogue River to Davis Park.
Seas: 0 to 3 feet

Winds (Local): Light offshore in the early morning with a SW sea breeze developing mid-morning, increasing to 11 to 15 kts by late afternoon, diminishing toward sunset.

Winds (Synoptic): The effect of the "Bermuda High" during the summer may augment the strength of the sea breeze. After a cold frontal passage, strong winds from the northwest can delay or prevent the onset of sea breeze conditions. Low pressure systems passing offshore create winds from the southeast.

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