No major marine hazards are forecast in Trinidad and Tobago’s waters over the next seven days. Back-to-back tropical waves through Saturday are forecast to produce isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, which may agitate seas in the vicinity of heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
Although an increase in low-level winds is forecast this weekend, wind speeds will quickly fall off next week, leading to near-calm seas in sheltered areas and slight seas in open waters.
Latest Alert
Adverse Weather 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
Thursday and Friday: Seas are forecast to be slight to moderate in open waters, with waves up to 1.8 meters mainly in northeastern areas. In sheltered areas, conditions are forecast to generally be smooth, with waves between 0.5 and 1 meter. Conditions may become locally rough and/or choppy in the vicinity of heavy showers or thunderstorms. Wind speeds are forecast to be 5 to 15 knots, from the northeast to southeast, with gusts to 25 knots, particularly on Friday. Swell periods are forecast to range between 6 and 9 seconds, with swells from the northeast.
Saturday and Sunday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, with waves up to 2.0 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meters. Winds are forecast to be from the northeast to southeast between 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. Swell periods between 6 and 9 seconds, with swells from the northeast.
Monday through Wednesday: Winds are forecast to decrease across the region, between 5 and 10 knots, leading to waves in open waters reaching as high as 1.5 meters. In sheltered areas, conditions are forecast to be smooth to near calm, with waves forecast to be less than 0.5 meters. Swell periods between 6 and 9 seconds, with swells from the east to northeast.
Possible Impacts
No major marine impacts are forecast over the next seven days. However, mariners should exercise caution during periods of inclement weather, as seas may become locally rough or choppy in the vicinity of heavy showers and thunderstorms, particularly due to gusty winds.
Rip currents always pose a hazard on the nation’s beaches. If caught in a rip current, swim perpendicular to the current (parallel to the shore). Mariners, especially small craft operators, should ensure their vessels are securely anchored or docked, as choppy/breaking wave conditions may drag the vessel onto the ocean floor or reefs in shallow waters or even break anchorage/mooring.
