Tropical waves and the Intertropical Convergence Zone are set to keep winds fairly light after this weekend across T&T, leading to slight to moderate seas.
With a new moon expected on August 4th, spring tides are forecast to continue through August 7th, requiring caution from mariners.
Latest Alert
Trinidad and Tobago Placed Under Hot Spell Watch
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
Saturday through Monday: Seas are forecast to be moderate in open waters, with waves up to 2.0 meters, mainly in northeastern areas. In sheltered areas, conditions are forecast to generally be below 1 meter. Conditions may become locally rough and/or choppy in the vicinity of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Swell periods are forecast to range between 6 and 9 seconds, with swells from the northeast. Wind speeds are forecast to range between 5 and 15 knots, with gusts to 20 knots. Wind directions are forecast to be from the east-northeast mainly on Sunday and from the south to east on Monday. Spring Tides ongoing.
Tuesday through Friday: Seas are forecast to be slight to moderate in open waters, with waves up to 1.5 meters, mainly in northeastern areas. In sheltered areas, conditions are forecast to be smooth to near calm, with waves forecast to be less than 0.5 meters. In isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms, seas can become locally choppy or rough. Winds are forecast to be from the east-northeast to southeast between 5 to 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots. Swell periods between 6 and 9 seconds, with swells from the northeast to east. Spring Tides set to end on Wednesday.
Possible Impacts
No major marine impacts are forecast over the next seven days. However, mariners should exercise caution during periods of heavy showers or thunderstorms, as seas may become locally rough or choppy in their vicinity, particularly due to gusty winds.
Spring Tides, which are higher-than-usual high tides and lower-than-usual low tides, are forecast to end on August 7th. All marine interests are advised to exercise caution, particularly during high tide periods.
Lastly, Saharan Dust levels are forecast to increase from August 8th, leading to increasingly hazy skies and marginally decreased horizontal visibility, particularly near dust and dawn.
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.
