Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Advisory, with rough and choppy seas expected to begin on Wednesday night.
Forecasters warn that northerly to northeasterly swells between 2.5 and 3 metres (7 to 10 feet) are likely, driven by a deep-layered high-pressure system over the northwestern Atlantic.
Winds of 20 to 25 knots are also expected through Sunday, making open-water conditions moderate to rough.
Small craft operators and beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution. Officials say wave overtopping onto roads and property close to the shoreline is possible, along with minor coastal damage and beach erosion. Smaller vessels may find conditions especially challenging.
Marine users are advised to remain near sheltered waters if their vessels cannot safely handle the expected swell heights.
Beachgoers should stay close to lifeguard stations and avoid entering the water where possible.
The advisory will be updated or lifted by noon on Thursday, December 4, or earlier if conditions change. (BMS)
