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PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST FOR ST. MAARTEN | THE DAILY HERALD

February 2, 2026

DATE ISSUED: Monday 2nd February 2026 @ 12:00 LST (16:00 UTC) 

VALID UNTIL: Tuesday midday (12:00 LST) 3rd February 2026

… A HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 6PM TODAY …

WEATHER:

This afternoon & evening: Variably cloudy and slightly hazy.

Tonight, through Tuesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.

Forecast High: 29°C / 84°F

Forecast Low:  24°C / 75°F

Sunset Today: 6:08 P.M.

Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:45 A.M.

SURFACE WINDS: 

Today through Tuesday midday: South-southeasterly, with a gentle to variable breeze, from 12 to 2 mph.

SYNOPSIS:

An approaching frontal boundary is affecting the island. Stable weather conditions will persist today, while winds gradually weaken. Overnight, expect cloud cover to increase and late-night rain showers. Meanwhile, the concentration of Saharan dust will gradually decrease. Those with allergies and/or respiratory illnesses should be aware.

Long period northwesterly swells will affect coastlines, starting this evening. Those with marine interests should be aware and monitor conditions.

STATE OF THE SEA: Slight to moderate

WAVES/SWELLS:  3 to 6 feet in NW swell

SPECIAL FEATURE: None.

OUTLOOK through Wednesday midday: Variably cloudy with scattered showers.

FORECASTER: Craig

3-DAY FORECAST

DAY	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday
WEATHER	Fair / Partly Cloudy Slightly Hazy Isolated Showers Possible	Cloudy / Overcast Scattered Showers	Variably Cloudy Isolated Showers
HIGH TEMP	29°C / 84°F	28°C / 82°F	29°C / 84°F
LOW TEMP	24°C / 75°F	23°C / 73°F	23°C / 73°F
SUNRISE	06:45 AM	06:45 AM	06:44 AM
SUNSET	06:08 PM	06:08 PM	06:09 PM