Sea bathers urged to stay away from the beaches today

By Admin. Updated 3:36 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Members of the public are being urged to avoid the nation’s beaches today due to a Small Craft and High Surf Advisory currently in effect for St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

The advisory was issued at noon today, Saturday, January 18, 2025, by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services, commonly referred to as the SVG Met Office.
According to the advisory, “large waves and dangerous rip currents will create unsafe conditions for small craft operators, particularly along the northern and eastern coastlines. These conditions may become even more hazardous during high tide. Therefore, only vessels capable of withstanding swells of this magnitude should venture out. Sea bathers are strongly advised to stay out of the water.”

The Small-craft and High Surf Advisory are in effect for St Vincent and the Grenadines and its coastal waters until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

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.

The SVG Met Office has also revealed Upcoming High-tide times, namely, Saturday(today) 11:06 pm, Sunday 09:37 am and 11:29 pm, Monday 10:30 am and 11:53 pm, Tuesday 11:25 am, Wednesday 12:19 am and 12:18 pm.

This advisory will be discontinued at 6:00 pm Wednesday 22d January 2025 or sooner if conditions improve. It may also be extended if conditions warrant, the SVG Met Office says.