High Surf Warning In Effect For Barbuda, Anguilla, And The British Virgin Islands

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Very hazardous marine conditions are affecting the region due to rising long-period north-northwest swells. Timing: • BVI: Monday evening – Wednesday afternoon • Anguilla: Monday night – Wednesday dawn • Barbuda: Tuesday dawn – Wednesday dawn Expected Conditions: • Surfs: Over 3.1 m (10+ ft) •…

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February 3, 2026

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𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12

Very hazardous marine conditions are affecting the region due to rising long-period north-northwest swells.

Timing:

• BVI: Monday evening – Wednesday afternoon

• Anguilla: Monday night – Wednesday dawn

• Barbuda: Tuesday dawn – Wednesday dawn

Expected Conditions:

• Surfs: Over 3.1 m (10+ ft)

• Seas: 2.1–3.4 m (7–11 ft), locally near 4.0 m (13 ft)

• Swell period: 10–14 seconds

Breaking waves may be twice the swell height near shore.

Major Impacts Possible:

• Life-threatening rip currents

• Coastal flooding & beach erosion

• Beach closures

• Dangerous harbour navigation

• Damage to reefs & coastal infrastructure

• Disruptions to marine activities & desalination systems

Safety Actions:

• Do NOT enter the waters of affected coastlines

• Avoid rocky shores, jetties & coastal structures

• Safer bathing mainly along southern & eastern coasts, where lifeguards are present

• Extreme caution still required even in sheltered areas

Continue to monitor updates from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service via antiguamet.com, @abmetservice, ABS Radio & TV.

Forecaster: Letitia Humphreys

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