Seas Forecast: Spring Tides Continue Through Mid-Week

Hazardous seas are set to continue through Monday due to a combination of spring tides and long-period swells. Through mid-week, though swells are set to subside, spring tides will continue. Towards the end of the forecast period, winds are forecast to increase, agitating seas in the area.

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Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.

Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago

Sea state through the next seven days as generally slight to moderate seas are forecast. Note that sheltered areas include bays, beaches, and generally, the Gulf of Paria and western areas of the Columbus Channel in Trinidad and the western coasts of Tobago. Open waters are the Atlantic Ocean (Eastern Trinidad and Tobago), the Eastern Columbus Channel (Southern Trinidad), and the Caribbean Sea (north of Trinidad, west of Tobago).
Sea state through the next seven days as generally slight to moderate seas are forecast. Note that sheltered areas include bays, beaches, and generally, the Gulf of Paria and western areas of the Columbus Channel in Trinidad and the western coasts of Tobago. Open waters are the Atlantic Ocean (Eastern Trinidad and Tobago), the Eastern Columbus Channel (Southern Trinidad), and the Caribbean Sea (north of Trinidad, west of Tobago).

Sunday through Monday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, with waves generally between 1.5 and 2.0 meters, while in sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter and occasionally choppy. In heavy showers/thunderstorms, nearshore areas could become further agitated. Swell periods are forecast to range between 9 and 15 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 10 to 15 knots from southeast to east, gusting up to 25 knots, especially near showers or thunderstorms. Caution will be required, particularly along northern and eastern coastlines, as a result of northerly to north-northeasterly swells. A Hazardous Seas Alert is in effect.

Tuesday through Thursday: Seas are forecast to be slight to moderate in open waters with waves between 1.0 and 1.5 meters, while in sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be between 0.5 to 1.0 meter. However, with the odd heavy shower/thunderstorm, nearshore areas could become agitated. Swell periods are forecast to range between 5 and 10 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 5 to 10 knots, with a variable direction, but generally south to northeast, gusting to 25 knots in heavy showers or thunderstorms.

Friday through Saturday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, with waves generally between 1.5 and 2.0 meters, while in sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter and occasionally choppy. In heavy showers/thunderstorms, nearshore areas could become further agitated. Swell periods are forecast to range between 6 and 10 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 10 to 20 knots from southeast to east-northeast, gusting up to 25 knots, especially near showers or thunderstorms.

Tidal forecast for Port of Spain, Trinidad (above) and Scarborough, Tobago (below) courtesy Tide-Forecast.com
Tidal forecast for Port of Spain, Trinidad (above) and Scarborough, Tobago (below) courtesy Tide-Forecast.com
Tidal forecast for Port of Spain, Trinidad (above) and Scarborough, Tobago (below) courtesy Tide-Forecast.com

Possible Impacts

Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to increase gradually through the forecast period but are not expected to significantly affect visibility.

Spring tides are forecast through November 1st, 2023. These higher-than-usual high tides and lower-than-usual low tides will require extra caution from mariners, particularly during high tide periods. Additionally, through Monday, October 31st, 2023, long-period swells are forecast to affect mainly the northern coastlines of both islands, increasing the threat of rip currents and beach erosion, with the possibility of minor coastal flooding during high tide periods.

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