What you need to know
— What: Northerly long-period swells are diminishing, and this downward trend is expected to continue as the day progresses. Waves are currently 2.0 meters in open waters and near 1.0 meter in sheltered areas.
— Where: Impactful swells predominantly impacted T&T’s northern and eastern coastlines.
— When: Impactful swells are diminishing throughout the day today.
— Impacts: Though the alert has been discontinued, agitated seas with exacerbated conditions at high tides, larger-than-normal breakers with large, battering waves in the surf zone; disruption of near-shore activities, including fishing, swimming, and boat moorings, and elevated risk of rip currents, particularly along northern and eastern beaches.
— What Should You Do: Although the alert was discontinued, all marine interests need to exercise extreme caution. Inexperienced mariners should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions, especially those operating smaller vessels. If you intend to go into the water, it is recommended that you use beaches with on-duty lifeguards.
Latest Alerts
High Wind Alert Remains In Effect For T&T
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT under any tropical storm or hurricane threat, watch, or warning at this time.
The Hazardous Seas Alert
The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hazardous Seas Alert for northern and eastern nearshore areas of Trinidad and Tobago at 8:28 AM February 12th, 2026.
“The risk posed by impactful northerly long-period swells is diminishing, and this downward trend is expected to continue as the day progresses. Waves are currently 2.0m in open waters and near 1.0m in sheltered areas,” according to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service.
The alert’s color indicates the event’s severity and the likelihood of its occurrence. Currently, the alert level is green. Although the alert has been discontinued, based on the risk matrix, the hazards remain possible, and the impacts are minor.
There is an increased risk of strong rip currents, which pose a serious hazard to swimmers and beachgoers. Rip currents can be life-threatening even for experienced swimmers. Agitated seas will likely be particularly dangerous for offshore activities, including fishing and other small craft marine interests.
The Met Office advises that all marine interests should continue to assess nearshore sea conditions before venturing into any marine activity.
