Occasionally agitated seas are forecast as low-level winds remain elevated through the forecast period, with spring tides ongoing through Sunday. Additionally, occasional long-period swells are also forecast to primarily impact the northern coastlines of both islands through the forecast period.
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Hazardous Seas Alert Discontinued For T&T
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
Monday through Wednesday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, occasionally rough, with waves between 2.0 and 2.5 meters, occasionally above, on Monday and Wednesday. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be below 1.5 meters. Swell periods are forecast to range between 8 and 13 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 15 and 20 knots from the northeast to east-southeast, gusting up to 25 knots.
Thursday through Sunday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, occasionally rough, with waves between 2.0 and 2.5 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be below 1.5 meters. Swell periods are forecast to range between 8 and 13 seconds. Winds are forecast to range between 15 and 20 knots from the northeast to east-southeast, gusting near 20 knots.
Possible Impacts
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to be minimal or not present during the forecast period. Daytime haze is also not forecast to affect visibility significantly.
Elevated winds near 20 knots are forecast to agitate seas in open waters in eastern coastal waters, which will require caution from small craft operators and marine interests.
Additionally, spring tides are forecast to continue through Sunday, January 14th, 2024, resulting in higher-than-usual high tides and lower-than-usual low tides, with peak spring tides expected between January 9th and January 14th. During high tide periods, all marine interests are advised to exercise caution with an elevated risk of rip currents.
Lastly, forecast models indicate periodic increases in swell periods. These high-energy waves combined with spring tides may create potentially hazardous marine conditions, particularly during high tide periods. All marine interests are advised to take precautions through the first half of this week.
