Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico,
Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Feb 22, 2026 01:26
Until: Feb 22, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT... Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE... Across the all north coast of Puerto Rico, including
the Northwestern and northeastern, Culebra And St. Thomas and
adjacent Islands..
* WHEN...Remains through saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
From: Feb 21, 2026 01:17
Until: Feb 21, 2026 09:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip
current.
* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK, along the exposed north-facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through saturday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
From: Feb 20, 2026 13:52
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip
current.
* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK, along the exposed north-facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through saturday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
From: Feb 20, 2026 13:52
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions due to large breaking waves.
* WHERE...The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach
erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas
del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo;
Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and
Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati;
Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio
Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through
late friday night. For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST
friday.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
12 feet, particularly by noon today through Friday. Large
breaking waves of High Surf Advisory criteria will likely reach
the northern coastline by midday today. However, stronger
pulses of the swell can even arrive earlier. Therefore, the High
Surf Advisory was issued starting early today.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:56
Until: Feb 19, 2026 16:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions due to large breaking waves.
* WHERE...The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach
erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas
del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo;
Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and
Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati;
Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio
Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through
late friday night. For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST
friday.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks.
Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will
result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous
swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
12 feet, particularly by noon today through Friday. Large
breaking waves of High Surf Advisory criteria will likely reach
the northern coastline by midday today. However, stronger
pulses of the swell can even arrive earlier. Therefore, the High
Surf Advisory was issued starting early today.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:56
Until: Feb 19, 2026 16:00
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood, significant coastal flooding. For
the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet
late today, and between 15 to 20 feet from this evening through
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE....Beaches of western to northeastern Puerto Rico,
Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for
high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory, from
today through early Wednesday morning. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from this morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to
return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and
sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also
knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in moderate to
significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune
structures. Coastal flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the
waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of
high tide. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves
in harm's way.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large, long-period northwest to northerly
swell will gradually spread across the Atlantic waters and
passages through midweek. Seas are expected to build rapidly up
to 12 feet, and occasionally higher from late this afternoon
through Tuesday. This swell is forecast to cause large breaking
wave action along the west to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, and the northern USVI. Swell
decay from offshore buoys and model adjustment due to
underestimation of seas, suggest surf heights between 15 and 20
feet during the peak of the event. A High Surf Warning and a
Coastal Flood Warning could be issued later today if buoy
observations continue to support this significant swell event.
The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 1.60
feet at 9:49 AM AST, and 1.01 feet at 9:16 PM AST; in Mayaguez,
1.41 feet at 9:19 AM AST, and 0.98 feet at 9:17 PM AST; in
Charlotte Amalie, 0.74 feet at 10:12 AM AST, and 0.66 feet at
10:34 AM Tuesday.
From: Feb 02, 2026 07:32
Until: Feb 02, 2026 22:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood, significant coastal flooding. For
the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet
late today, and between 15 to 20 feet from this evening through
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE....Beaches of western to northeastern Puerto Rico,
Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for
high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory, from
today through early Wednesday morning. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from this morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to
return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and
sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also
knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in moderate to
significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune
structures. Coastal flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the
waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of
high tide. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves
in harm's way.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large, long-period northwest to northerly
swell will gradually spread across the Atlantic waters and
passages through midweek. Seas are expected to build rapidly up
to 12 feet, and occasionally higher from late this afternoon
through Tuesday. This swell is forecast to cause large breaking
wave action along the west to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, and the northern USVI. Swell
decay from offshore buoys and model adjustment due to
underestimation of seas, suggest surf heights between 15 and 20
feet during the peak of the event. A High Surf Warning and a
Coastal Flood Warning could be issued later today if buoy
observations continue to support this significant swell event.
The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 1.60
feet at 9:49 AM AST, and 1.01 feet at 9:16 PM AST; in Mayaguez,
1.41 feet at 9:19 AM AST, and 0.98 feet at 9:17 PM AST; in
Charlotte Amalie, 0.74 feet at 10:12 AM AST, and 0.66 feet at
10:34 AM Tuesday.
From: Feb 02, 2026 07:32
Until: Feb 02, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood, significant coastal flooding. For
the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet
late today, and between 15 to 20 feet from this evening through
Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE....Beaches of western to northeastern Puerto Rico,
Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for
high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory, from
today through early Wednesday morning. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from this morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers
away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to
return to safety. High waves that can wash over jetties and
sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also
knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in moderate to
significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune
structures. Coastal flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the
waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of
high tide. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves
in harm's way.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large, long-period northwest to northerly
swell will gradually spread across the Atlantic waters and
passages through midweek. Seas are expected to build rapidly up
to 12 feet, and occasionally higher from late this afternoon
through Tuesday. This swell is forecast to cause large breaking
wave action along the west to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
from Rincon to Fajardo, Culebra, and the northern USVI. Swell
decay from offshore buoys and model adjustment due to
underestimation of seas, suggest surf heights between 15 and 20
feet during the peak of the event. A High Surf Warning and a
Coastal Flood Warning could be issued later today if buoy
observations continue to support this significant swell event.
The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 1.60
feet at 9:49 AM AST, and 1.01 feet at 9:16 PM AST; in Mayaguez,
1.41 feet at 9:19 AM AST, and 0.98 feet at 9:17 PM AST; in
Charlotte Amalie, 0.74 feet at 10:12 AM AST, and 0.66 feet at
10:34 AM Tuesday.
From: Feb 02, 2026 07:32
Until: Feb 02, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North-, northwest, and west-facing beaches of Puerto
Rico.
* WHEN...From Monday through at least late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strengthening trade winds and pulses of a
long- period north-northwesterly swell will create life-
threatning rip current conditions across Atlantic exposed
beaches through at least midweek.
From: Feb 01, 2026 20:40
Until: Feb 02, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 31, 2026 08:09
Until: Jan 31, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 30, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 27, 2026 07:06
Until: Jan 27, 2026 15:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...Through Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 22, 2026 01:44
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 19, 2026 08:41
Until: Jan 24, 2026 02:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros and San German.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 209 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
From: Jan 23, 2026 18:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 21, 2026 13:22
Until: Jan 21, 2026 21:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 08, 2026 07:53
Until: Jan 08, 2026 16:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 07, 2026 13:57
Until: Jan 07, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Jan 07, 2026 07:24
Until: Jan 07, 2026 15:30
