Small Craft Advisory
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
5 to 6 ft expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM and
Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
From: Jul 09, 2026 07:36
Until: Jul 09, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and 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: Mar 09, 2026 12:57
Until: Mar 09, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and St.
Croix.
* WHEN...Through Sunday 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: Mar 06, 2026 07:54
Until: Mar 06, 2026 22:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and St.
Croix.
* 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: Mar 04, 2026 20:50
Until: Mar 05, 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 and the High Rip Current
Risk, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 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 26, 2026 01:06
Until: Feb 27, 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 and the High Rip Current
Risk, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 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 26, 2026 10:00
Until: Feb 27, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north-
facing beaches of Vieques.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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 27, 2026 01:38
Until: Feb 27, 2026 09:45
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. Additionally,
north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. 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 27, 2026 01:38
Until: Feb 27, 2026 09:45
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. Additionally,
north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. 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 27, 2026 01:38
Until: Feb 27, 2026 09:45
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...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of 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 today through Friday. A High
Surf Advisory could be issued later tonight or tomorrow for some
of these areas.
From: Feb 19, 2026 14:01
Until: Feb 19, 2026 22:15
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...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of
Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John.
* WHEN...From Thursday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell will reach
the Atlantic beaches of the islands during the next few days.
This swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6
and 12 feet, particularly from late Thursday to 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 18, 2026 18:33
Until: Feb 19, 2026 06:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE... Beaches across St. Thomas and adjacent islands.
* WHEN...The High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...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 12, 2026 08:03
Until: Feb 12, 2026 16:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
John.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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 06, 2026 23:56
Until: Feb 07, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE... North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
John. Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM Friday.
* 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 06, 2026 01:26
Until: Feb 06, 2026 09:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE... North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
John. Beaches of Rincon and Aguada.
* 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 05, 2026 19:53
Until: Feb 06, 2026 04:00
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 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 30, 2026 07:35
Until: Jan 30, 2026 15:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico,
including Culebra. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
* WHEN...Through Friday 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 30, 2026 01:45
Until: Jan 30, 2026 09:45
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 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...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: Jan 18, 2026 08:18
Until: Jan 18, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
islands.
* WHEN...From Saturday 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: Jan 16, 2026 20:11
Until: Jan 17, 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...Until 6 AM 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: Dec 31, 2025 23:47
Until: Jan 01, 2026 08:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon, Aguada, St Thomas, St
John and adjacent islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM 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: Dec 31, 2025 23:47
Until: Jan 01, 2026 08:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday.
* 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 30, 2025 23:53
Until: Dec 31, 2025 08:00
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 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: Dec 29, 2025 20:47
Until: Dec 31, 2025 08:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of 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: Dec 30, 2025 13:30
Until: Dec 30, 2025 21:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and
Adjacent 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: Dec 29, 2025 20:47
Until: Dec 30, 2025 05:00
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...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...Life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St
John and the Adjacent Islands.
* WHEN...From now through late Saturday 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 27, 2025 01:09
Until: Dec 27, 2025 09:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John
and Adjacent Islands.
* WHEN...Through at least 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 25, 2025 14:42
Until: Dec 25, 2025 22:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents.
* WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix.
* WHEN...through at least 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: Dec 25, 2025 14:42
Until: Dec 25, 2025 22:00
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 20:12
Until: Dec 22, 2025 10:00
