PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM MONDAY APRIL 20TH 2026 TO WEDNESDAY APRIL 22ND 2026
GENERAL SITUATION: A high-pressure ridge extending across the Turks and Caicos Islands is supporting generally stable conditions, while a weak pressure gradient is leading to light winds. A prefrontal trough may trigger a few isolated showers tonight.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: There are no public warnings in effect at this time.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Partly cloudy with isolated showers possible this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a low (10 to 20 percent) chance of widely scattered showers tonight.
WINDS: Southeasterly at 10 to 15 knots, shifting northeast to east at 10 knots or less this evening.
SEA STATE: Calm to smooth with wave heights of 3 feet or less in the Caicos Bank and nearshore, and slight with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet in offshore Atlantic waters.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 86°F 30°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 75°F 24°C
SUNSET: 07:10 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 05:20 PM (0.3 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 11:58 PM (3.0 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: A cold front will gradually approach the Turks and Caicos Islands, moving through the island chain by late Tuesday/Wednesday. In its wake, strong northeasterly winds and rough seas will develop, creating hazardous marine and beach conditions. High pressure will build behind the front on Wednesday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures, while large northerly swells may linger near the area from Wednesday into Thursday.
TUESDAY: A low (20 to 30 percent) chance of widely scattered showers with a possible isolated thunderstorm. A mix of sun and clouds, with a high near 84°F (29°C).
TUESDAY NIGHT: A low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75°F (24°C).
WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 knots or less, becoming northeasterly at 10 to 20 knots in the evening
SEA STATE: Calm to smooth with wave heights of 3 feet or less in the Caicos Bank and nearshore, and slight with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet in offshore Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:24 AM
SUNSET: 07:10 PM
LOW TIDE: 06:29 AM (1.0 FT) 06:11 PM (0.3 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 12:01 PM (2.3 FT)
WEDNESDAY: A medium (30 to 40 percent) chance of scattered showers. Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a high near 82°F (28°C).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A low (10 percent) chance of isolated showers. Partly cloudy to cloudy, with a low around 70°F (21°C).
WINDS: Northeasterly at 15 to 25 knots with higher gusts
SEAS: Slight with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet in the Caicos Bank; Moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet nearshore, building up to 9 to 10 feet offshore in Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:23 AM
SUNSET: 07:10 PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:54 AM (3.0 FT) 12:54 PM (3.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 07:26 AM (1.0 FT) 07:06 PM (0.3 FT)
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
