What you need to know
— What: Northerly long-period swells are diminishing, and this downward trend is expected to continue as the day progresses.
— Where: Impactful swells predominantly impacted T&T’s northern and eastern coastlines.
— When: Impactful swells are diminishing throughout the day today. Long-period swells are likely to return across the area from Monday evening, with more impactful swells from Wednesday night.
— 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 2:08 PM February 21st, 2026.
“The risk posed by impactful long-period swells is diminishing, and this downward trend is expected to continue,” 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, the risk matrix indicates minor impacts.
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 monitor sea conditions and exercise caution when engaging in any sea-related activity.
