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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

January 29, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Thursday, 29th January 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC)

VALID UNTIL: Friday midday (12:00 LST) 30th January 2026

…THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED…

WEATHER:

This afternoon through Friday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F Forecast Low: 25°C / 77°F

Sunset Today: 6:05 P.M. Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:46 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS:

This afternoon through Friday midday: East northeasterly to east southeasterly with a light to gentle breeze at 4 to 12 mph, becoming lighter and variable at times.

SYNOPSIS:

A weak low level trough may cause isolated showers across the region. Meanwhile, a loose surface pressure gradient will maintain light to gentle winds.

Although seas are expected to remain slight to moderate, long-period swells will affect local waters. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to exercise caution.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate WAVES/SWELLS: 3 to 5 feet

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Saturday midday: Fair to partly cloudy with brief isolated showers possible.

FORECASTER: Albert

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
WEATHER	Fair/Partly Cloudy, Brief Showers possible	Fair/Partly Cloudy, Brief Showers possible	Fair/Partly Cloudy, Brief Showers possible
HIGH TEMP	29°C / 85°F	30°C / 86°F	30°C / 86°F
LOW TEMP	25°C / 77°F	25°C / 77°F	25°C / 77°F
SUNRISE	06:46 AM	06:46 AM	06:45 AM
SUNSET	06:05 PM	06:06 PM	06:06 PM