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Barbados High-Surf Advisory Due to Wave Action: What to Expect
High-surf advisory in effect for Barbados due to northerly swells affecting western coastlines. Conditions expected to persist with potential impacts on property, roads, and port operations.
A high-surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados for breaking wave action.
The Barbados Meteorological Service says choppy sea conditions are continuing to affect western coastlines of Barbados stretching from Sherman’s, St Lucy to Blackwoods Screw Dock in Bridgetown today, January 14.
These conditions are predicted to continue on Wednesday, with some improvement overnight Thursday.
Swells emanating from a midlatitude system in the North Atlantic are propagating southward across the region. The heights of these northerly swells are forecast to vary over the next two days and generate choppy conditions along the western coasts of Barbados.
Sea conditions are forecast to be moderate in open water with northerly swells ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 metres (5 to 8 ft) during this event.
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. It will be updated/terminated at 6 p.m. Wednesday 15th January 2025, or sooner if conditions warrant.
Small craft operators and beachgoers should be prepared for the possibility of:
-Possible overtopping of waves onto property and roads in very close proximity to the shoreline.
-Some damage to coastal homes and roads is possible.
-Some beach erosion is possible if beaches are submerged.
-Possible loss of life or injury.
-Expect delays in the port due to possible closures or berthing challenges. (PR/SAT)
