Alert archive / Puerto Rico / High Surf Advisories in 2021

High Surf Advisory 7, NWS JSJ

April 5, 2021

NWS JSJ issued this high surf advisory at Apr 5, 2021, 6:32 AM CDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2021, 6:32 AM CDT (11:32 UTC)
Expired
Apr 6, 2021, 9:22 AM CDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

254 
WHCA42 TJSJ 051141 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-052200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.210405T1132Z-210405T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-052200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.210405T1132Z-210406T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-052200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Culebra-
732 AM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
516 
WHCA42 TJSJ 052017
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-060430-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210405T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico,
  including Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-060430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Culebra-
417 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
154 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060143
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
943 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-061000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
943 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ010-061000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
943 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-061000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
943 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-061000-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Culebra-
943 PM AST Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
751 
WHCA42 TJSJ 060719
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
319 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-061530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1500Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
319 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM AST this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ010-061530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1500Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
319 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM AST this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-061530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
319 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-061530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Culebra-
319 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
926 
WHCA42 TJSJ 061422
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1022 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

PRZ001-002-005-008-062230-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1500Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1022 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast to northwest Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ010-062200-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210406T1500Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1022 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected.

* WHERE...Mayaguez and Vicinity.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

VIZ001-062200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210406T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1022 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Saint Thomas.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

PRZ012-062230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210407T1000Z/
Culebra-
1022 AM AST Tue Apr 6 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Beaches along the north coast of Culebra.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 8:39 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ52 hr
Apr 5, 6:32 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ9 hr
Apr 5, 1:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 5, 2:05 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ3 hr
Apr 5, 3:23 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJSJ97 min

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