The Chief Sea and River Defence Officer of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications is advising the public to be on the alert during the spring tide period, August 10 to 15, especially in the following areas. Houston, Craig, Herstelling, Farm, Friendship, and New Hope, East Bank Demerara.
Mahaica/Abary: West Coast Berbice.
Maryville: Leguan.
Other low lying areas on the Essequibo Coast, Wakenaam, and on the West Coast Demerara.
The Hydromet Office has issued an alert as well, advising of the time of the high tides.
Date | Time | High tide |
Aug 10 | 16:34hrs | 3.20m |
Aug 11 | 04:26hrs | 3.35m |
17:14hrs | 3.28m | |
Aug 12 | 05:14hrs | 3.33m |
17:55hrs | 3.27m | |
Aug 13 | 06:00hrs | 3.22m |
18:35hrs | 3.17m | |
Aug 14 | 06:45hrs | 3.02m |
19:19hrs | 3.00m |