Small Craft and High-Surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services is advising the public that a Small Craft and High-Surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados for above normal easterly swell heights. 

A small-craft advisory is issued when sustained winds of 20 to 25 knots and/or sea swells of 2.5 to 3.0 meters (8 to 10 feet) 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.

A continuation of strong surface winds associated with a robust Atlantic high-pressure system has resulted in a deterioration of sea

swells within Barbados’ coastal and near-shore marine areas.

Moderate to rough easterly sea swells ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (7 to 10 ft) in open water are expected throughout the weekend

into early next week.

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

imminent or already occurring 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

-Marine users should stay close to shore, particularly if GPS is not in use on the vessel.