A small craft and high surf advisory is in effect for Barbados for above normal swell heights

This alert message is valid from 6 a.m. Sunday 2nd July 2023 and will be terminated at 6 a.m. Tuesday 4th July 2023 or sooner if conditions warrant.

A small-craft advisory 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) 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 48 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 48 hours.

A tropical wave will be affecting Barbados and its marine area from Monday 3rd July 2023 into Tuesday 4th July 2023. Accompanying the tropical wave will be an increase in wind speeds between 20 to 25 knots (23 to 29 mph) with occasional gusts near showers, which will result in a deterioration of sea conditions.

These brisk wind speeds will generate easterly swells ranging from 2.5m to 3.0m (8 to 10ft).

Key messages to all marine craft operators and beachgoers of the following possibilities:

• Large open swells can be hazardous to some vessels.
• Operation of smaller vessels can be difficult at times due to large swells.
• Possible beach erosion if beaches are submerged particularly below cliffs and specifically at times of high tide.
• Possible loss of life or injury.

Please visit:- https://www.barbadosweather.org/marineBarResp.php or our social media pages.

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