Small craft and high surf advisory in effect for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Service has issued a Small craft and high surf advisory for Barbados.

A small-craft advisory, in this case, is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 metres (8 to 10 feet) are forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.

A high-surf advisory is issued when breaking wave action is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.

Surface winds of 20 knots and greater across the tropical Atlantic are forecast to generate moderate to rough sea swells ranging from 2.0m to 3.0m ( 7 to 10 ft ) along Barbados’ northern, north-eastern, and eastern coasts on Friday, 11th February 2022.

Key Message: All marine craft operators and beachgoers should note the following possibilities along the coast and nearshore of this zone, due to the imminent marine threat.

Large open water swells can be hazardous to some vessels.

Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells.

Some beach erosion is inevitable with most or all beaches submerged particularly below the cliffs and specifically at times of high tide. Possible loss of life or injury.