Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 50, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 30, 2023, 2:10 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 1, 2023, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.
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- Issued
- Nov 30, 2023, 2:10 PM CST (20:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 1, 2023, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 3, 2023, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 60 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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282 WHCA42 TJSJ 302010 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 PM AST Thu Nov 30 2023 PRZ001-002-005-011000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.231201T2200Z-231203T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central- 410 PM AST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of north-central to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Arecibo eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$ PRZ008-012-011000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.231202T1000Z-231203T1000Z/ Northwest-Culebra- 410 PM AST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves up to 6 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla and Hatillo, and Culebra. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
10 follow-up statements
441 WHCA42 TJSJ 010802 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 402 AM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-011615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.231201T1000Z-231203T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 402 AM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent observations from buoy 41043 indicates that the northerly swell will reach the northern surf zone in the next few hours promoting life-threatening rip currents. For that reason the High Rip Current Risk is already in effect for these areas. Nevertheless, the highest energy from the swell is expected to reach the local beaches by this afternoon. 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. && $$
325 WHCA42 TJSJ 011338 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 938 AM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-012145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 938 AM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent nearshore buoys indicate that the northerly swell is already reaching the northern surf zones promoting life-threatening rip currents. Nevertheless, the highest energy from the swell is expected to reach the local beaches by this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
093 WHCA42 TJSJ 012026 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 426 PM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-021000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 426 PM AST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent nearshore buoys indicated that the northerly swell continue to reach the northern surf zones, promoting life-threatening rip current conditions. Although the highest energy from the swell is expected to reach the local beaches this evening, life-threatening rip current conditions are likely through Sunday afternoon. 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. && $$
216 WHCA42 TJSJ 020829 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 429 AM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-021630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 429 AM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent nearshore buoys indicated that the northerly swell continue to reach the northern surf zones, promoting life-threatening rip current conditions. Although the highest energy from the swell is expected to reach the local beaches this evening, life-threatening rip current conditions are likely through Sunday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
833 WHCA42 TJSJ 021425 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1025 AM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-022230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1025 AM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo, and Culebra. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Recent nearshore buoys indicated that pulses of the northerly swell continue to reach the northern surf zones, promoting life-threatening rip current conditions. Although some of the energy from the swell has diminished, it will still be sufficient to promote life- threatening rip current conditions through at least Sunday afternoon. 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. && $$
484 WHCA42 TJSJ 022026 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 426 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 VIZ001-031000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 426 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of St Thomas and St John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-031000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T1000Z/ Culebra- 426 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-031000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 426 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
756 WHCA42 TJSJ 030125 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 925 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-031000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 925 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-031000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 925 PM AST Sat Dec 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
136 WHCA42 TJSJ 030812 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 AM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-031615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 412 AM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-031000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 412 AM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
840 WHCA42 TJSJ 031432 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1032 AM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1032 AM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
267 WHCA42 TJSJ 032000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-032200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0050.000000T0000Z-231203T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Sun Dec 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico, between Aguadilla eastward to Fajardo. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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