PUBLIC FORECAST FOR THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS FROM WEDNESDAY APRIL 22ND 2026
GENERAL SITUATION: A weakening frontal boundary near the Turks and Caicos Islands may trigger a few brief showers, while a broad high-pressure system building behind it will bring breezy conditions, leading to rough seas and hazardous conditions for marine and beach activities.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: A Small Craft Advisory is in effect until midday Thursday.
Rip Currents and Rough Surf: A high risk of dangerous, life-threatening rip currents and rough surf persists along all Atlantic-exposed beaches and passages across the island chain. Beachgoers and swimmers should avoid entering the water along all windward and Atlantic-exposed shorelines, while mariners, especially small craft operators, should remain in port.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: Mostly fair conditions with isolated showers possible through tonight.
WINDS: Northeasterly at 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to near-gale force (28 to 33 knots)
SEA STATE: 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 8 to 10 feet offshore in Atlantic waters.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 81°F 27°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 72°F 22°C
SUNSET: 7:10 PM
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 12:54 PM (3.0 FT)
NEXT LOW TIDE: 07:06 PM (0.3 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: The front will continue to weaken and move out of the area later tonight. High pressure will build across the country on Thursday, bringing more settled and pleasant conditions as winds and seas gradually subside, although a few passing showers may still occur. By Friday evening, a mid- to upper-level disturbance combined with deep tropical moisture will lead to increasing shower and thunderstorm activity across the island chain, potentially disrupting outdoor and marine activities at times, before conditions improve by Saturday afternoon as the system exits the area.
THURSDAY: A low (10 to 20 percent) chance of isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 82°F (28°C).
THURSDAY NIGHT: Isolated showers possible. Mostly fair, with a low around 72°F (22°C).
WINDS: Northeast to east at 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots
SEA STATE: Slight with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet in the Caicos Bank; Moderate with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet nearshore, building up to 6 to 8 feet offshore in Atlantic waters.
SUNRISE: 06:22 AM
SUNSET: 07:11 PM
HIGH TIDE: 01:52 AM (3.0 FT) 01:54 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 08:27 AM (1.0 FT) 08:07 PM (0.7 FT)
FRIDAY: A medium (30 to 40 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly to mostly cloudy, with a high near 84°F (29°C).
FRIDAY NIGHT: A medium (50 to 60 percent) chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Partly to mostly cloudy, with a low around 72°F (22°C). New total rainfall accumulation between 0.5 to 0.75 inches (13 to 19 mm).
WINDS: East to southeast 10 to 15 knots
SEA STATE: Slight with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet in the Caicos Bank and nearshore in Atlantic waters, building up to 5 feet offshore.
SUNRISE: 06:22 AM
SUNSET: 07:11 PM
HIGH TIDE: 02:54 AM (3.0 FT) 03:01 PM (2.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 09:31 AM (1.0 FT) 09:14 PM (0.7 FT)
FORECASTER: H. HAMILTON
