Falkland Islands - Weather
The weather is the greatest impediment to cruising the Falklands, as it can change rapidly and without warning, but there are many protected anchorages so that one is never too far from shelter. The climate is temperate, although changeable. Westerlies are frequent, often strong and their yearly average is 17 knots. Summer winds are more northerly in direction and this is also where the worst gales come from, usually with very little warning. Another local phenomenon occurring during strong westerly winds are the willywaws, violent gusts of winds which are felt in the lee of the islands and in some of the passages between them.
The Shipping Weather Forecast for the FICZ (Falkland Islands Conservation Zone) open waters is broadcast each day at 08:30LT on HF frequency 4066.1khz by the Fisheries Dept, preceded by any navigational warnings.
Falkland Islands Weather Forecast.
For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page
The Falkland Islands Yacht Club has put together a large compendium of information regarding sailing in the Falkland Islands, including best anchorages, weather, safety information, and clearance procedures.
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