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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS JSJ

March 13, 2023

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 13, 2023, 8:00 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 14, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 46 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2023, 8:00 PM CDT (01:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2023, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2023, 3:17 AM CDT
In force
46 hr
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

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843 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140100
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

PRZ001-008-141000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T0100Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northwest-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet tonight, increasing
  to around 15 feet on Tuesday. Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Toa Baja eastward to Carolina across the
  San Juan metropolitan and beaches from Aguadilla to Hatillo
  across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM
  AST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides within the Coastal
  Flood Advisory period are: San Juan around 1:03 PM AST at 0.73 
  feet. Aguadilla around 12:32 PM AST at 0.40 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ005-141000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
North Central-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet tonight, increasing
  to around 15 feet on Tuesday. Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the north
  central coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM
  AST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
  night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides within the Coastal
  Flood Advisory period are: Arecibo around 12:35 PM AST at 0.66 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ002-141000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T1000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Northeast-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet tonight, increasing to 
  around 15 feet on Tuesday. Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Ceiba across the
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM
  AST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM
  AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides within the Coastal
  Flood Advisory period are: Fajardo around 1:00 PM AST at 0.72 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-141000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T1000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet tonight, increasing to
  around 13 feet on Tuesday. Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, Culebra, and the northern
  US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-141000-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.230314T1000Z-230318T1000Z/
Southwest-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. Life- threatening rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ013-141000-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230314T1000Z-230318T1000Z/
Vieques-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet. Life- threatening rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Tuesday through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-141000-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
St Croix-
900 PM AST Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
087 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140848
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

PRZ001-141700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Toa Baja eastward to Carolina across the
  San Juan metropolitan area. 

* WHEN...For the high risk of rip currents, until late Friday
  night. For the high surf advisory, until 6 AM Thursday.

* 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...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ002-141700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T0848Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Northeast-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Loiza eastward to Ceiba across the 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

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

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ005-141700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
North Central-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 AM AST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 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...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ008-141700-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0003.230314T1000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Northwest-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 11 to 12 feet increasing up to 14
  feet by Thursday night. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of northwest Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 AM AST Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 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...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-141700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T0848Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 feet . Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada, Culebra, and the 
  northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ001-141700-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.230314T0848Z-230315T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of 10 to 11 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Northern beaches of the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM Wednesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-141700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
St Croix-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, becoming much higher on
  Friday. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the eastern half of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-141700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.230314T1000Z-230318T1000Z/
Southwest-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-141700-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.230314T1000Z-230318T1000Z/
Vieques-
448 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
065 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141433
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

PRZ001-002-008-150200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.230314T1433Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla to Hatillo across the northwest
  coast of Puerto Rico and beaches from Toa Baja eastward to
  Fajardo across the San Juan metropolitan area and northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...San Juan around
  1:03 PM at 0.73 feet and 3:19 AM AST at 1.50 feet. Fajardo
  around 1:00 PM at 0.72 feet and 2:47 AM AST at 1.37 feet.
  Aguadilla around 12:32 PM at 0.40 feet and 2:15 AM AST at 1.10 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ005-150200-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.230314T1433Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
North Central-
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the north
  central coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...Arecibo around
  12:35 PM at 0.66 feet and 2:30 AM AST at 1.63 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-150200-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 to 13 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada across the western coast of
  Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-150200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Southwest-
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-150200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
1033 AM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents.  

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
870 
WHCA42 TJSJ 142013
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

PRZ001-002-008-150415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla to Hatillo across the northwest 
  coast of Puerto Rico and beaches from Toa Baja eastward to 
  Fajardo across the San Juan metropolitan area and northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...San Juan around
  3:19 AM AST at 1.50 feet. Fajardo around 2:47 AM AST at 1.37
  feet. Aguadilla around 2:15 AM AST at 1.10 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ005-150415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
North Central-
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...Arecibo around 2:30
  AM AST at 1.63 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-150415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 to 13 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada across the western coast 
  of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-150415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Southwest-
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-150415-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
413 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
248 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150150
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

PRZ001-002-008-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla to Hatillo across the northwest 
  coast of Puerto Rico and beaches from Toa Baja eastward to 
  Fajardo across the San Juan metropolitan area and northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...San Juan around 
  3:19 AM AST at 1.50 feet. Fajardo around 2:47 AM AST at 1.37 
  feet. Aguadilla around 2:15 AM AST at 1.10 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ005-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
North Central-
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 AM AST 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, 6 AM AST Saturday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. 

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tides are...Arecibo around 
  2:30 AM AST at 1.63 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 to 13 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada across the western coast 
  of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Southwest-
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-VIZ002-151000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230318T1000Z/
Vieques-St Croix-
950 PM AST Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
054 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150843
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

PRZ001-002-008-151645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Aguadilla to Hatillo across the northwest 
  coast of Puerto Rico and beaches from Toa Baja eastward to 
  Fajardo across the San Juan metropolitan area and northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the High
  Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ005-151645-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 16 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Minor coastal flooding. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the High
  Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-151645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 to 13 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada across the western coast 
  of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ001-151645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 10 to 13 feet. Life-threatening 
  rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands. 

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-151645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-151645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-151645-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
443 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
739 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151404
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches in Rincon and Aguada, and from Aguadilla to 
  Hatillo across the northwest coast of Puerto Rico and beaches 
  from Toa Baja eastward to Fajardo across the San Juan 
  metropolitan area and northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous 
  breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous 
  breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on 
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-152215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
1004 AM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
933 
WHCA42 TJSJ 152123
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches in San Juan and Vicinity-Northeastern
  sections,also along Rincon and Aguadilla, as well the Mayaguez
  and Vicinity, and Culebra. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, 6 PM AST Sunday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on 
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-160530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
523 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
944 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160139
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada and Rincon.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

VIZ001-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on 
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

PRZ011-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ013-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Vieques.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ002-160945-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
939 PM AST Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
427 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160817
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

VIZ001-161630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves of up to 12 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of the northern US Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high surf is expected to return on 
  Friday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

VIZ002-161630-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0018.230316T2200Z-230319T2200Z/
St Croix-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 to 7 feet. Life-threatening rip 
  currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of Saint Croix.

* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper waters. Hazardous breaking waves. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

PRZ013-160930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Vieques-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

PRZ011-160930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230316T1000Z/
Southwest-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

PRZ001-002-008-010-012-161630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Northwest-Mayaguez and Vicinity-
Culebra-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 10 to 15 feet and 
  occasionally higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches of San Juan and vicinity, northeastern, and 
  northwestern Puerto Rico, as well as Aguada and Rincon. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

PRZ005-161630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-230319T2200Z/
North Central-
417 AM AST Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of up to 12 feet and occasionally 
  higher. Life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches from Arecibo eastward to Dorado across the 
  north central coast of Puerto Rico. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Hazardous breaking 
  waves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 8:00 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJSJ8 hr
Mar 13, 8:00 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryJSJ7 days
Mar 14, 9:33 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJSJ18 hr

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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023

Sources

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