The Barbados Meteorological Services is warning of deteriorating marine conditions which are forecast to take effect from Christmas Day through the weekend and into late next week.
There are currently no watches or warnings in effect for Barbados, but conditions could be hazardous for small craft, particularly along the west coast.
A strong high-pressure system is generating northerly swells across the northern Atlantic. By Thursday, these swells are expected to reach this area, resulting in choppy sea conditions mainly along the west coast.
Beachgoers should be aware of enhanced wave breaking over shallow areas leading to rough nearshore seas, unusual currents developing along the west coast waters, increased risk to sea bathers due to rip currents and powerful shore break and minor coastal inundation and erosion in low-lying western coastal areas during high tide.
This statement will be updated at 6 p.m. Friday. (PR/SAT)
Be safe in the water