Warning: This is not an Actual alert The alert below is marked as Test — not actionable to the general public.

CAP Alert · Test

Severe High Surf Warning: Dangerous Coastal Conditions Expected Across Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla

CAP XML
Expired: High Surf
Severe severity
Urgency Immediate
Severity Severe
Certainty Observed
Category Met
Language en
Time period
  • Issued 25 Aug 2026 10:39
  • Effective 03 Mar 2026 16:39
  • Onset 03 Mar 2026 16:39
  • Expires 05 Mar 2026 18:00
Severity
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Dangerous surfs triggers high surf warning for Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla

Response

Avoid

Area

Northern Coastlines

Event description

Rising moderate long-period swells are reaching the area and causing very hazardous conditions. Significant wave heights of 2.4-3.1 meters or 8-10 feet occasionally reaching near 3.7 meters or 12 feet. Swell period is 9-10 seconds and easterly swells reaching 2.4-2.7 meters or 8-9 feet. High threat to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure of those using the affected coastlines.

Instructions

No one should enter waters of main warning areas until further advised by the Met Office. Avoid rocky and coastal structures along affected coastlines. Take extreme caution when navigating the coasts.