August 13, 2011, 6:45am EDT
Boston Harbor, Boston MA
Weather and Conditions During Race
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2011 Boston Light Swim August 13, 2011, 6:45am EDT Boston Harbor, Boston MA Weather and Conditions During Race |
Time (EDT) |
Boat Water Temp |
Readings at Logan Airport |
Readings at NOAA Buoy 44013, 16 miles offshore |
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Air |
Dew Point |
Wind |
Pressure |
Water |
Air Temp |
Dew Point |
Wind |
Wave Height |
Pressure |
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6:00am |
65.7 °F |
68.0 °F |
57.9°F (70%) |
6mph (WNW) |
30.04in |
66.2 °F |
66.6 °F |
62.2 °F (85%) |
3.9kts (W) |
1.3ft |
30.03in |
7:00am |
66.6 °F |
69.1 °F |
57.9°F (67%) |
3mph (var) |
30.06in |
65.8 °F |
66.4 °F |
61.5 °F (84%) |
5.8kts (W) |
1.3ft |
30.04in |
8:00am |
65.4 °F |
71.1 °F |
59.0°F (65%) |
3mph (W) |
30.06in |
65.8 °F |
66.2 °F |
63.1 °F (89%) |
3.9kts (W) |
1.3ft |
30.05in |
9:00am |
65.1 °F |
75.9 °F |
59.0°F (55%) |
5mph (N) |
30.06in |
66.0 °F |
66.6 °F |
61.5 °F (83%) |
3.9kts (NW) |
1.3ft |
30.05in |
10:00am |
65.0 °F |
75.0 °F |
61.0°F (16%) |
5mph (SE) |
30.06in |
66.4 °F |
66.7 °F |
62.1 °F (85%) |
3.0kts (WNW) |
1.3ft |
30.05in |
It was a beautiful day on the harbor for the Boston Light Swim. Our early start time meant that there were very few pleasurecraft on the water until later into the swim. When we arrived at the starting area, there was a bit of surface chop on the water. Water temperature at 65 degrees was not an issue for most swimmers. As the race progressed, the water surface conditions improved, and the water became smoother. As the flotilla passed under the Long Island Bridge and towards Thompson Island, there was an increase in boat traffic, with some increased wave action from boats. Winds were generally calm all morning.
Thanks to the Goast Guard, Boston Police, and Coast Guard Auxiliary that were on the water helping to establish a safety perimeter around the swimmers.