Elevated low-level winds are forecast to persist across Trinidad, Tobago, and the Windward Islands through Wednesday, leading to agitated seas in open waters.
What you need to know
— What & Where: Elevated low-level winds are forecast to affect the entire marine area, with higher wave heights likely in northern and eastern areas. In sheltered areas, choppy seas are likely in heavy showers and thunderstorms, mainly this weekend. Spring Tides also continue through the end of the week.
— When: Agitated seas are likely to continue through Wednesday, and briefly return Sunday into Monday due to elevated low-level winds, while spring tides are set to end on Saturday, June 28th, 2025.
— Impacts: Large open water waves or choppy seas, caused by elevated winds, can be hazardous to smaller marine vessels, making operations difficult due to the large waves. Larger waves along northern and eastern coastlines may lead to beach erosion. Elevated threat of rip currents on northern and eastern coastlines.
— What Should You Do: All marine interests should exercise caution, while small craft operators should seek safe harbor when heavy showers or thunderstorms are nearby. Inexperienced mariners should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions, especially those operating smaller vessels. Inexperienced swimmers should avoid the water due to unsafe surf conditions. If you intend to go into the water, it is recommended that you use beaches with lifeguards on duty.
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High Wind Alert Discontinued For T&T, Occasional Gusts Still Possible
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
June 25th: Winds are forecast to range between 15 and 20 knots from the southeast to northeast with gusts to 25 knots. Seas in open waters are forecast to remain moderate, with waves ranging from 2.0 meters to 2.5 meters. Seas may occasionally become rough as open water waves in northeastern areas may exceed 2.5 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be between 1.0 and 1.5 meters, with choppy conditions. Swell periods are forecast to remain between 7 and 10 seconds, with swells coming from the north. A high concentration of Saharan Dust is forecast to reduce visibility as low as six kilometers. Spring Tides ongoing.
June 26th: Winds are forecast to range between 15 and 20 knots from the east to northeast with gusts to 25 knots. Seas in open waters are forecast to remain moderate, with waves ranging from 2.0 meters to 2.5 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter, occasionally choppy in isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Swell periods are forecast to remain below 8 seconds, with swells coming from the north. A high concentration of Saharan Dust is forecast to reduce visibility as low as six kilometers. Spring Tides ongoing.
June 27th through 28th: Winds are forecast to range between 5 and 15 knots from the northeast to southeast, with gusts to 25 knots. Seas in open waters are forecast to remain moderate with waves between 1.5 and 2.0 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter and occasionally choppy, particularly near and during heavy showers and thunderstorms. Swell periods are forecast to remain below 8 seconds, with swells coming from the north. Spring Tides to end on June 28th.
June 29th through 30th: Winds are forecast to range between 15 and 20 knots from the southeast to northeast with gusts to 25 knots. Seas in open waters are forecast to remain moderate, with waves ranging from 2.0 meters to 2.5 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be between 1.0 and 1.5 meters, with choppy conditions in showers and thunderstorms. Swell periods are forecast to remain between 7 and 10 seconds, with swells coming from the north.
July 1st: Winds are forecast to range between 10 and 20 knots from the southeast to east-northeast with gusts to 25 knots. Seas in open waters are forecast to remain moderate with waves between 1.5 and 2.0 meters. In sheltered areas, waves are forecast to be near 1.0 meter, with occasionally choppy conditions mainly in isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms. Swell periods are forecast to remain below 10 seconds with swells from the north.
What should you do
All marine interests need to exercise caution, while small craft operators should seek safe harbor during heavy showers and thunderstorms, particularly through Wednesday. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
With elevated winds in showers or thunderstorms forecast, secure objects on the beachfront that could be swept away by wave action or winds, particularly through Wednesday and again Sunday through Monday.
Inexperienced swimmers should avoid the water during heavy showers or thunderstorms due to the likelihood of unsafe surf conditions. If they intend to go into the water, it is recommended that they use beaches with lifeguards on duty.
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 or breaking wave conditions may drag the vessel onto the ocean floor or reefs in shallow waters, or even break the anchorage or mooring.
