Small craft and high surf advisory in effect

A small craft and high surf advisory in remains in effect for northern, eastern and southern coastal and marine areas of Barbados.

This is valid until 6 pm on Monday.

The central Atlantic high pressure system will continue to generate moderate to brisk surface winds of 20 to 25 knots (37 to 47 km/h) over the marine area into this week.

This will maintain moderate to rough sea conditions primarily on the northern, eastern and southern coastal and marine areas; thus a Small Craft and High Surf Advisory is in effect.

A Small Craft Advisory shall be issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 – 3.0 metres (8 – 10 feet) and/or reduced visibility (less than 10 km but greater than 5 km) are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within the next 36 hours.

A High Surf Advisory is issued when breaking wave action poses or is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.

Hazard Info

• Significant swell height magnitudes

Hazards:

• Moderate to rough in open water with swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (7 to 10 ft).

Key Message:

• Due to the imminent marine threat, all marine craft operators should note that large open water swells could be hazardous to some vessels and operations of smaller vessels could be difficult at times.
• Beach goers should ensure a lifeguard is or will be on duty and stay within safe distance of the shoreline and lifeguard station.