Small Craft & High Surf Advisory - 15th March 2026 (12 Noon)

SMALL CRAFT AND HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT

FOR ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Issued at 6:00 am, Sunday 15^th March, 2026

A Small-craft and High Surf Advisory is in effect for St Vincent and the Grenadines and its coastal waters until 12 Noon Wednesday 18^th March 2026.

A Small-Craft Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 37 to 46 km/h (23 to 29 mph) 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 is forecast to pose a threat to life and property within the surf zone during the next 36 hours.

Large waves and dangerous rip-currents are creating unsafe conditions for small-craft operators, particularly on the northern and eastern coastlines. These conditions may become even more adverse at times of high tide. Therefore, only vessels capable of withstanding swells of these magnitudes should venture out. Sea-bathers are advised to stay out of the water.

Upcoming High-tide times:

Sunday (Today) 03:10 pm

Monday 02:35 and 03:56 pm

Tuesday 03:24 am and 04:45 pm

Wednesday 04:25 am and 05:34 pm

This advisory may be discontinued at 12:00 Noon 18^th March 2026 or sooner if conditions improve. It may also be extended if conditions warrant.

Prepared by: Gregory Cato

72 hours outlook

Weak unstable conditions will continue to affect our islands tonight (Saturday) and occasional cloudy skies could result in scattered moderate showers along Sunday. Relatively fair and breezy conditions are likely on Monday and Tuesday. In addition, varying concentrations of Saharan dust haze will cross our islands within the next three days.

Moderate to fresh (~20-35 km/h) north easterly to east north easterly trades are crossing our islands and should become strong (~40 km/h) from Sunday. Seas are moderate in open waters but will deteriorate and become moderate to rough by mid-morning Sunday as wind speeds increase. A small craft and high surf advisory will be in effect as swells are expected to range between 2.0 m to 3.0 m (7ft-10ft). Only vessels capable of withstanding swells of these magnitudes should venture out. Sea-bathers are advised to stay out of the water.

Meteorological Forecaster: Gregory Cato