Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has confirmed that a Small Craft Advisory will remain active across the island nation over the coming two days, as forecasted strong winds are set to create dangerous sea conditions that pose significant risks to small vessels and marine users. According to official weather projections, sustained wind speeds between 15 and 25 knots — equivalent to 30 to 45 kilometers per hour — will push open-water swells to heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, creating a challenging and unpredictable environment for anyone operating on the water.
The combination of rough surf, unexpected wave patterns and heavy sea spray will make navigation far more difficult than usual, BMS warned, with small crafts facing an elevated risk of capsizing in these unstable conditions. Beyond the initial hazardous period on Thursday and Friday, the island’s weather forecast includes additional shifts scheduled for the weekend and the start of next week. A tropical wave is on track to reach Barbados on Saturday, which is expected to bring outbreaks of showers and sudden gusty winds that could further disrupt coastal and marine activity.
Forecasters note that sea conditions are projected to moderate slightly across the latter half of the weekend, providing a brief window of calmer conditions before winds and rough seas are set to strengthen once again early next week. In response to the ongoing and forecasted hazards, Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a urgent public appeal to all mariners, fishermen, recreational boaters and other marine users to stay updated on official weather announcements from the service, and to prioritize safety by exercising extreme caution when planning any activity on the water through the coming days.