Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion are the exposed north-facing
beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the
High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches today,
expanding to most beaches tonight.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains from Tuesday
morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory
remains, through 6 PM AST Wednesday.
* 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: Mar 31, 2026 07:57
Until: Mar 31, 2026 22:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip
currents.
* WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion are the exposed north-facing
beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the
High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches today,
expanding to most beaches tonight.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains from Tuesday
morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory
remains, through 6 PM AST Wednesday.
* 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: Mar 31, 2026 07:57
Until: Mar 31, 2026 22:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15. 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 are the exposed north-facing
beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the north- facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from tuesday
morning through friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory
from 6 PM tuesday to 6 PM AST wednesday
* 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: Mar 30, 2026 14:03
Until: Mar 30, 2026 22:15
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
15. 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 are the exposed north-facing
beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the north- facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from tuesday
morning through friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory
from 6 PM tuesday to 6 PM AST wednesday
* 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: Mar 30, 2026 14:03
Until: Mar 30, 2026 22:15
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...Atlantic-exposed beaches of Culebra and St Thomas.
* WHEN...From Tuesday 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: Mar 30, 2026 08:01
Until: Mar 30, 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 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: Mar 07, 2026 14:19
Until: Mar 08, 2026 08:00
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 14:05
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 07:53
Until: Mar 05, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of northern Puerto Rico
and Sr Croix.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday 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 03, 2026 20:22
Until: Mar 04, 2026 10:00
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...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday 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 01:21
Until: Mar 04, 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 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 26, 2026 20:57
Until: Feb 27, 2026 05:00
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 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 26, 2026 20:57
Until: Feb 27, 2026 05:00
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 26, 2026 20:57
Until: Feb 27, 2026 05:00
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 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 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 25, 2026 20:53
Until: Feb 26, 2026 10:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of St. Croix.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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 25, 2026 20:53
Until: Feb 26, 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... life-threatening rip current.
* WHERE... HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK across northern coastal areas of
Puerto Rico.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory is cancelled.
* 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 20, 2026 20:16
Until: Feb 21, 2026 04:30
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.
* WHEN...Through Saturday 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 20, 2026 07:47
Until: Feb 21, 2026 04:30
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...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 Thursday through Friday. A
High Surf Advisory could be issued later tonight or tomorrow for
some of these areas.
From: Feb 19, 2026 07:56
Until: Feb 19, 2026 16:00
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...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...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 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: Jan 30, 2026 20:38
Until: Jan 31, 2026 04:45
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 24, 2026 02:38
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 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 08:34
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to east coasts of the
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: Jan 19, 2026 00:37
Until: Jan 19, 2026 08:45
