What you need to know
— What: Moderate to strong low-level winds are forecast across the area through Tuesday, leading to moderate to rough seas with waves as high as 2.5 meters in open waters. From Monday, a significant long-period swell event is forecast with swell periods up to 16 seconds, originating from the north. Lastly, with forecast heavy showers/thunderstorms between April 4th and 6th, seas may become locally rough/choppy in heavy rainfall. Spring tides end on April 4th.
— Where: While the entire marine area is affected, open-water seas, particularly northern and eastern exposed coastlines and seas, will experience agitated seas and larger waves along those coastlines.
— When: Peak winds and waves are forecast on Monday and Tuesday; peak swells are forecast Monday through Thursday; and locally choppy/rough seas are forecast Saturday through Monday.
— Impacts: Agitated seas are likely to be particularly perilous for offshore activities. This includes fishing and other small craft marine interests. There is also an increased risk of strong rip currents, posing a serious hazard to swimmers and beachgoers. Rip currents can be life-threatening even for experienced swimmers. Some beach erosion is inevitable, with certain eastern and northern beaches becoming submerged during spring tides, particularly at high tide.
— What Should You Do: 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 at beaches, it is recommended that you use beaches with on-duty lifeguards. Particularly on Saturday through Tuesday, secure loose and light outdoor objects, particularly along the northern and eastern coasts.
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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.
Seas Forecast For Trinidad and Tobago
What should you do
All marine interests should practice common-sense safety. Small craft operators should seek safe harbor during heavy showers and thunderstorms. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Inexperienced swimmers, if intending to go into the water, should use beaches with lifeguards on duty.
Secure coastal property and objects on the beachfront that the wave action or winds may sweep away, particularly on April 4th through 7th, when elevated winds are forecast.
Saharan Dust concentrations are forecast to be elevated across Trinidad and Tobago, reducing horizontal visibility from April 8th. Particularly during dawn and dusk, and when winds are elevated, small craft operators should exercise enhanced caution.
Elevated winds and isolated heavy showers/thunderstorms will lead to choppy seas in the Gulf of Paria and larger-than-usual waves. Mariners should generally exercise caution during heavy showers or thunderstorms, as seas may become locally rough or choppy in their vicinity, particularly due to gusty winds.
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.
