What you need to know
— What: Winds associated with a strong low-pressure system in the North Atlantic Ocean have continued to decrease across T&T, with open water wave heights decreasing from 3-3.5 meters to near and below 2.5 meters.
— Where: While the entire marine area was affected, open-water seas, particularly northern and eastern exposed coastlines and seas, experienced agitated seas and larger waves along those coastlines.
— When: While peak winds have since subsided, elevated low-level winds continue through the week, with forecast models indicating another peak in winds by mid-March.
— Impacts: Though the alert has been discontinued, agitated seas are still likely in open waters as wave heights occasionally exceed 2.5 meters.
— What Should You Do: All marine interests are advised to continue exercising caution. Beachgoers are urged to heed the instructions of lifeguards and those in authority.
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 exposed coastlines of Trinidad and Tobago at 4:05 PM Monday, March 9th, 2026.
“The sea conditions along the northern and eastern exposed coastal areas, including offshore regions, have been gradually improving and are now forecast to be at moderate levels, near 2.5m. With that being said, a moderate sea state still requires caution, and heights may occasionally exceed 2.5m,” 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 are still likely.
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 are advised to continue exercising caution. Beachgoers are urged to heed the instructions of lifeguards and those in authority.
