Grenada Meteorological Service

Grenada Sailing Week forecast

Southern coast and offshore race courses · Late January

Sample content — not an operational product

The Grenada Sailing Week forecast is not yet published from the GMS forecast system. The figures on this page are illustrative and must not be used for any weather, marine or safety decision.

About this event

Multi-day regatta run on offshore courses along Grenada's southern coast.

Weather sensitivities

  • Wind speed and direction on the race course
  • Sea state, particularly on the outer marks
  • Squall timing during racing hours

Decision thresholds

Agreed with the organiser — the forecast is written against these
If this happensThe organiser
Sustained wind above 25 kt on the courseRace committee considers postponement or a shortened course
Seas above 2.5 mReview course area; smaller classes may be held ashore
Thunderstorm within 10 nmSuspend racing and return the fleet

Typical conditions for the period

Moderate to fresh north-easterly trades are typical for the period, giving reliable racing conditions.

The main disruption risk is a passing shower line rather than a sustained blow.