Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of
Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John.
* WHEN...Through late 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.
* 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 after noon Thursday through Friday. High
surf conditions and life- threatening rip currents are expected
along the northwest to northeast coasts of PR, Culebra, and the
northern U.S. Virgin Islands. A High Surf Advisory could be
issued later tonight or tomorrow.
From: Feb 19, 2026 01:14
Until: Feb 19, 2026 09:15
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 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.
From: Jan 19, 2026 20:10
Until: Jan 20, 2026 04:15
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 19, 2026 22:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North- and northeast-facing beaches, along the northwest
to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Wednesday through late Wednesday 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 06, 2026 23:45
Until: Jan 07, 2026 09:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to
Fajardo, as well as Culebra.
* 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: Dec 31, 2025 13:28
Until: Dec 31, 2025 21:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra,
and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Through late Monday 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: Dec 28, 2025 13:04
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening
rip current.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra,
and the northern US Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Through late Monday 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: Dec 28, 2025 08:10
Until: Dec 28, 2025 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8-10
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;
Bario 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 friday
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: Dec 25, 2025 14:42
Until: Dec 25, 2025 22:45
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8-10
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;
Bario 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 friday
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: Dec 25, 2025 14:42
Until: Dec 25, 2025 22:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Long-period northerly swells resulting in large breaking
waves of 6 to 10 ft producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
* 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.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST
thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late
thursday night.
* 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: Dec 24, 2025 13:31
Until: Dec 24, 2025 21:45
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Long-period northerly swells resulting in large breaking
waves of 6 to 10 ft producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.
* 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.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST
thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late
thursday night.
* 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: Dec 24, 2025 13:31
Until: Dec 24, 2025 21:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St.
Croix.
* 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: Dec 21, 2025 08:08
Until: Dec 21, 2025 16:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St.
Croix.
* WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday 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: Dec 20, 2025 08:33
Until: Dec 20, 2025 16:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra,
and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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: Nov 20, 2025 08:13
Until: Nov 20, 2025 16:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra,
and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
return to safety.
From: Nov 20, 2025 00:48
Until: Nov 20, 2025 09:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra,
and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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: Nov 18, 2025 07:15
Until: Nov 18, 2025 15:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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: Nov 17, 2025 03:03
Until: Nov 17, 2025 11:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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: Nov 16, 2025 20:09
Until: Nov 17, 2025 04:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St Thomas,
St John and Adjacent 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: Nov 08, 2025 01:35
Until: Nov 08, 2025 09:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, St Thomas, St
John and Adjacent Islands.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late 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: Nov 07, 2025 07:27
Until: Nov 07, 2025 15:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Aguada and Rincon of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday 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: Nov 06, 2025 23:48
Until: Nov 07, 2025 15:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late 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: Nov 06, 2025 23:48
Until: Nov 07, 2025 08:00
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...This level of heat affect most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. Impacts possible in some health system and in
heat-sensitive industries.
* WHERE...All urban and coastal areas of Puerto Rico, as well as the
eastern interior of Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM AST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
From: Oct 30, 2025 18:19
Until: Oct 30, 2025 21:00
Heat Advisory
* WHAT...This level of heat affect most individuals sensitive to
heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate
hydration. Impacts possible in some health system and in
heat-sensitive industries.
* WHERE...Portions of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM AST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
From: Oct 30, 2025 07:06
Until: Oct 30, 2025 15:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico
and Culebra.
* WHEN...From this evening 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: Oct 28, 2025 07:17
Until: Oct 28, 2025 15:30
