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 Jarealito 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, beaches along the west to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 AM AST
Friday. 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: Feb 25, 2026 20:53
Until: Feb 26, 2026 10:00
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 Jarealito 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, beaches along the west to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 AM AST
Friday. 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: Feb 25, 2026 20:53
Until: Feb 26, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
feet or higher. 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Thursday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, remains from 6 AM
Wednesday to 6 PM AST Thursday.
* 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 24, 2026 20:01
Until: Feb 25, 2026 10:15
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
feet or higher. 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Thursday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, remains from 6 AM
Wednesday to 6 PM AST Thursday.
* 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 24, 2026 20:01
Until: Feb 25, 2026 10:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
feet or higher. 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM
AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM AST this
evening through Thursday 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 24, 2026 17:55
Until: Feb 25, 2026 10:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10
feet or higher. 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM
AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM AST this
evening through Thursday 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 24, 2026 17:55
Until: Feb 25, 2026 10:00
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...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: Feb 21, 2026 19:42
Until: Feb 22, 2026 03:45
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...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: Feb 21, 2026 06:35
Until: Feb 21, 2026 22:00
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 10 to 12 feet.
* 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 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 07:47
Until: Feb 20, 2026 16:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions
due to large breaking waves 10 to 12 feet.
* 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 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 07:47
Until: Feb 20, 2026 16:00
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
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...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North-, northwest, and west-facing beaches of Puerto
Rico.
* WHEN...From Monday night 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...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North, northwest, and west-facing beaches of Puerto
Rico.
* WHEN...From Monday night 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-
threatening rip current conditions across Atlantic exposed
beaches through at least midweek.
From: Feb 02, 2026 01:41
Until: Feb 02, 2026 09:45
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-
threatening rip current conditions across Atlantic exposed
beaches through at least midweek.
From: Feb 02, 2026 01:41
Until: Feb 02, 2026 09:45
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...Until 6 PM AST 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: Feb 01, 2026 07:52
Until: Feb 01, 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 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: Feb 01, 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...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 01, 2026 01:54
Until: Feb 01, 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 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 23, 2026 08:15
Until: Jan 23, 2026 16:15
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 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 19, 2026 16:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coast of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...Through 10 PM AST 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 08, 2026 19:39
Until: Jan 09, 2026 02:00
