Following the passage of Tropical Wave 06, winds are forecast to increase briefly, agitating seas. However, by the weekend into next week, trade winds are set to decrease again, leading to seas becoming slight in open waters and near calm in sheltered areas. However, with heavy showers or thunderstorms forecast during this period, seas may briefly become locally choppy or rough in their vicinity.
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Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
Through the next two days, waves are forecast to be up to 1.5 meters in open waters, with waves in sheltered areas generally remaining below 1.0 meter. Winds during this period are forecast to range between 10 to 15 knots from the southeast to northeast, with gusts to 20 knots, particularly on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, following the passage of Tropical Wave 06.
From Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, winds are set to subside and remain light to gentle through next week, ranging from 5 to 15 knots, with occasional gusts above 15 knots generally from the southeast to south through Sunday. From Monday onward, winds are set to mainly originate from the east-northeast to east-southeast, increasing in speed by Wednesday, June 7th, 2023.
As a result, seas are forecast to remain slight, with waves up to 1.25 meters between Saturday and early Tuesday, while in sheltered areas, seas are forecast to remain smooth to near-calm.
From Tuesday, as winds increase, seas are forecast to become moderate, with waves up to 1.5 meters in open waters and below 1.0 meter in sheltered areas.
With the possibility of heavy showers and thunderstorms over the next seven days, seas could become occasionally rough or choppy.
Additionally, through June 6th, 2023, spring tides are set to begin with Saharan Dust concentrations increasing.
Through next week, swell periods are forecast between seven and ten seconds.
Possible Impacts
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to increase from June 1st, 2023, affecting both visibility and air quality.
Additionally, spring tides are forecast to continue through June 6th, 2023. These are higher than usual high tides and lower than usual low tides, combined with the presence of higher energy waves due to long-period swells, which will increase the rip current threat, particularly long eastern and northern coastlines. Rip currents are strong currents perpendicular to the shoreline that can carry even the strongest swimmers out to sea.
