The Racing Venue
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;
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| Water Depth |
| 4 - 12 feet |
| Water Temperature in July |
| ~75 deg. 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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| National Weather Service - Upton, NY |
| The National Weather Service located on the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory provides access to local and national weather forecasts, observations, and models. |
