Alert archive / Puerto Rico / High Surf Warnings in 2025
High Surf Warning 1, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this high surf warning at Oct 4, 2025, 10:19 AM CDT. It was in force for 31 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 4, 2025, 10:19 AM CDT (15:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 5, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 31 hr
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- NWS JSJ
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440 WHCA42 TJSJ 041519 CFWSJU URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1119 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-050000- /O.UPG.TJSJ.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-251005T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.251004T1519Z-251005T1000Z/ /O.UPG.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.251004T1519Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1119 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged.. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides: La Puntilla, San Juan at 6:52 PM AST (1.68 ft); Arecibo at 6:19 PM AST (1.81 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 6:11 PM AST (1.61 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening 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-VIZ001-050000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1119 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of Aguada and Rincon in Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. 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. && $$ PRZ011-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251004T2200Z/ Southwest- 1119 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-050000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 1119 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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947 WHCA42 TJSJ 042059 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 459 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-050500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T1600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 459 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged.. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides: La Puntilla, San Juan at 6:52 PM AST (1.68 ft); Arecibo at 6:19 PM AST (1.81 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 6:11 PM AST (1.61 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening 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-VIZ001-050500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 459 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of Aguada and Rincon in Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. 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. && $$ PRZ011-042200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251004T2200Z/ Southwest- 459 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Cabo Rojo. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-050500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 459 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
472 WHCA42 TJSJ 050140 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 940 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T1600Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 940 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM AST Sunday. For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged.. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides: La Puntilla, San Juan at 7:03 AM AST (1.53 ft); Arecibo at 6:38 AM AST (1.67 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 5:35 AM AST (1.29 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening 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-VIZ001-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 940 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of Aguada and Rincon in Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides: La Puntilla, San Juan at 7:03 AM AST (1.53 ft); Arecibo at 6:38 AM AST (1.67 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 5:35 AM AST (1.29 ft). 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. 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-VIZ002-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 940 PM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
013 WHCA42 TJSJ 050705 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 305 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-051515- /O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251006T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 305 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, and the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM AST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. The High Surf Warning will be downgraded to a High Surf Advisory after 6 PM, in effect through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged.. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides: La Puntilla, San Juan at 7:03 AM AST (1.5 ft); Arecibo at 6:38 AM AST (1.7 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 6:30 AM AST (1.5 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening conditions. 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. && $$ VIZ002-051515- /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ St Croix- 305 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 11 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... Beaches of eastern St. Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening through 6 AM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-VIZ001-051515- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 305 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 12 to 13 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon and Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-051515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques- 305 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
651 WHCA42 TJSJ 051453 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1053 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-052200- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1053 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 14 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning, the High Surf Warning, and the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, and the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM AST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. The High Surf Warning will be downgraded to a High Surf Advisory after 6 PM, in effect through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged. For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides for Fajardo at 7:11 PM AST (1.55 ft); La Puntilla, San Juan at 7:32 PM AST (1.61 ft); Arecibo at 7:03 PM AST (1.74 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 6:54 PM AST (1.58 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening conditions. 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-VIZ001-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1053 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches of Aguada and Rincon in Puerto Rico, Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 AM AST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. 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. && $$ VIZ002-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ St Croix- 1053 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, remains from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-052200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques- 1053 AM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
596 WHCA42 TJSJ 052016 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 416 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 416 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning and the High Surf Warning, large breaking waves up to 18 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 14 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning, the High Surf Warning, and the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, and the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM AST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. The High Surf Warning will be downgraded to a High Surf Advisory after 6 PM, in effect through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged. For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Next high tides for Fajardo at 7:11 PM AST (1.55 ft); La Puntilla, San Juan at 7:32 PM AST (1.61 ft); Arecibo at 7:03 PM AST (1.74 ft), and Crash Boat, Aguadilla at 6:54 PM AST (1.58 ft). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. A High Surf Warning indicates that dangerous, battering waves will pound the shoreline. This will result in life-threatening conditions. 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-VIZ001-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 416 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK For the coastal areas of western PR. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. 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. && $$ VIZ002-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ St Croix- 416 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK across St. Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST tuesday * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PRZ013-060430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques- 416 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
091 WHCA42 TJSJ 052148 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 548 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-060600- /O.EXP.TJSJ.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.EXP.TJSJ.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251005T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 548 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT... For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 14 ft and occasionally higher in some isolated areas. For the High Rip Current Risk, life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Warning, the High Surf Warning, and the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, and the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. The High Surf Warning will be downgraded to a High Surf Advisory after 6 PM, in effect through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, large breaking waves will result in moderate to significant beach erosion and considerable erosion of dune structures. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a higher threat near the time of high tide. Numerous road closures and possible flooding of vehicles. Lives may be at risk for people who put themselves in harm's way. For the High Surf Warning, high waves may overtop rocks and jetties, sweep swimmers or bystanders into fast-moving currents, and knock people off their feet. In addition, strong surf can erode beaches and dunes, breach seawalls or dunes in vulnerable spots, and worsen rip current risk. Swimming and wading are strongly discouraged. For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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-VIZ001-060600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 548 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK For the coastal areas of western PR. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. 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. && $$ VIZ002-060600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0015.251005T2200Z-251007T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ St Croix- 548 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK across St. Croix. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST tuesday * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ PRZ013-060600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251007T2200Z/ Vieques- 548 PM AST Sun Oct 5 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high surf warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS JSJ wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high surf warning went out at Oct 4, 2:06 AM CDT, 8 hours 13 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- * A strong, long-period northerly swell will continue to produce hazardous marine and beach conditions across the islands through at least early next week. A Coastal Flood Advisory, Small Craft Advisories, Rip Current Statements, and High Surf Advisories remain in effect. * Showers and thunderstorm activity is expected this afternoon over portions of central and northwestern Puerto Rico, enhancing the flooding and lightning threat across the area. If thunder roars, stay indoors. * Across the U.S. Virgin Islands, passing showers will move occasionally over the region through the afternoon hours.
Area forecast discussion, Oct 4, 2:06 AM CDT, 8 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
306 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
* A strong, long-period northerly swell will continue to produce
hazardous marine and beach conditions across the islands through
at least early next week. A Coastal Flood Advisory, Small Craft
Advisories, Rip Current Statements, and High Surf Advisories
remain in effect.
* Showers and thunderstorm activity is expected this afternoon
over portions of central and northwestern Puerto Rico, enhancing
the flooding and lightning threat across the area. If thunder
roars, stay indoors.
* Across the U.S. Virgin Islands, passing showers will move
occasionally over the region through the afternoon hours.
&&
.SHORT TERM...Today through Monday...
Conditions were mostly tranquil during the night hours. Some showers
manage to form in the vicinity of the Virgin Islands and eastern
Puerto Rico, but accumulation over land was very little. Skies were
mostly clear.
The trade winds are still weak, with a steering flow now shifting
from the southeast and at 4 to 8 kts. The winds will increase just a
bit on Sunday and Monday, but still around 8 to 11 kts. At the upper
levels, an upper level low will maintain some instability in the
area, and this feature will linger into early in the workweek.
Moisture is a little below normal today, but it is expected to
increase toward more normal values on Sunday, and even a little more
on Monday due to an approaching tropical wave. In general, the
pattern will favor afternoon showers along the Cordillera Central
and western Puerto Rico today and Monday. Showers could also stream
from El Yunque toward the San Juan metro area. The risk of flooding
will be elevated with a medium chance of these areas experiencing
urban and small stream flooding. Some lightning strikes will be
possible too. In the Virgin Islands, as well as some sections of
eastern Puerto Rico, passing showers will be on the increase by late
Sunday and Monday. While flooding is not really anticipated, ponding
of water and wet roads can still be expected.
.LONG TERM...Tuesday through Saturday...
The forecast period starts with a wet and unstable pattern due to
the influence of an upper-level low over the region. By Tuesday, the
convergence of this low with an approaching weak tropical wave is
expected to enhance the potential of convective activity,
specifically showers and thunderstorms, across the U.S. Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico. High atmospheric moisture will sustain the
showers and thunderstorm activity through Tuesday evening, with
PWAT content near-to-above-normal (2.00 to 2.25 inches). A
noticeable change is anticipated for Wednesday, as a departing
upper-level low allows drier air to move in, causing PWAT values
to fall to the 1.50 to 1.75 inch range. Looking ahead to Thursday,
local conditions will become dependent on the evolution of a
tropical wave currently near the coast of Africa.
Regarding the potential system, the National Hurricane Center (NHC)
has given this wave a medium formation chance (50%) over the next 7
days. Although the latest model guidance indicate increasing
moisture by the weekend, the system's eventual trajectory and
intensity remain highly uncertain. All residents and visitors must
continue to track the progress of this system as it moves westwards
over the Atlantic Ocean.
&&
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Mainly VFR conditions expected to prevail through the forecast
period. After 17-19Z, SHRA and TSRA are expected to develop along
the Cordillera Central. These showers should reach the PR terminals,
causing periods of reduced VIS and low ceilings. VCSH are expected
for VI terminals, but impacts to operations are expected to be
minimal. Winds are light, out of the E to ESE at 2-8 kts.
&&
.MARINE...
A col near the region will promote a light to gentle variable wind
flow across the islands for the next few days. A long-period north
to northwesterly swell will spread across the local Atlantic waters
and passages through early next week, deteriorating marine and
coastal conditions through early next week. A tropical wave will
approach the region by Monday, increasing the frequency of
showers.
&&
.BEACH FORECAST...
A strong, long-period northerly swell will continue to produce
hazardous beach conditions through at least Monday night along the
Atlantic exposed beaches, including from western to northeastern
Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a
result, there is a high risk of life-threatening rip currents in
the aforementioned areas.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for all the Atlantic exposed
beaches of the islands through Saturday evening. In addition, a
High Surf Advisory is in effect for these areas through Monday
morning. Please refer to our Coastal Hazard Message (CFWSJU) for
additional details. Residents and visitors are urged to monitor
the beach forecast and follow the beach flag warning system.
Beachgoers, do not risk your life, it's better to stay out of the
water throughout the upcoming weekend!
&&
.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...Coastal Flood Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening for PRZ001-
002-005-008.
High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon for PRZ001-002-
005-008-010-012-013.
High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST Monday for PRZ001-002-005-008-
010-012.
High Rip Current Risk through this afternoon for PRZ011.
VI...High Rip Current Risk through Tuesday afternoon for VIZ001.
High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST Monday for VIZ001.
High Rip Current Risk from 6 AM AST this morning through Tuesday
afternoon for VIZ002.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM AST Monday for AMZ711-712-716-
723-741-742.
Small Craft Advisory until midnight AST tonight for AMZ745.
&&
ERG/GRSHazardous weather outlook, Oct 4, 2:20 AM CDT, 7 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service San Juan PR 320 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-050730- San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-Eastern Interior- North Central-Central Interior-Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest- Western Interior-Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- The nearshore and off shore Atlantic and Caribbean Coastal Waters- 320 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Puerto Rico. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if storms develop. .Excessive Rainfall...Flooding in urban areas, roads, small streams, and washes. There is a low chance of isolated flash floods. Elsewhere, plan for water ponding on roads and in poorly drained areas. .Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. .Marine Conditions...Hazardous conditions for small craft in areas with seas of 7 feet or higher across the local passages, with dangerous conditions in areas with seas of 10 feet of higher across |the Atlantic waters. Small craft should exercise caution elsewhere across the local waters. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents will develop in the surf zone. These life- threatening conditions are likely across the north, west and east facing beaches, including Vieques and Culebra, with isolated stronger rip currents elsewhere, especially near piers, jetties and channels. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday The heat risk will remain elevated through next week. Afternoon thunderstorms could lead to urban and small stream flooding each day along the Cordillera Central. A large, long period northerly swell will promote hazardous seas and life-threatening rip currents through early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan. AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-050730- St. Thomas St. John adjacent Islands-St Croix- Nearshore Atlantic and adjacent Caribbean Coastal Waters- 320 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of USVI. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight .Lightning...Isolated thunderstorms. Stay alert and be prepared to take shelter if storms develop. .Excessive Heat...This level of heat affects primarily those individuals extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. .Marine Conditions...Dangerous conditions in areas with seas of 10 feet of higher across the local waters. Small craft should exercise caution elsewhere across the local waters. .Rip Currents...Life-threatening rip currents will develop in the surf zone. These life- threatening conditions are likely across the local beaches, with isolated stronger rip currents elsewhere, especially near piers, jetties and channels. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday The heat risk will remain elevated through next week. A large, long period northerly swell will promote hazardous seas and life- threatening rip currents from late tonight through early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is encouraged. Please relay any information about flooding, winds, waves, and rip currents to the National Weather Service in San Juan.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Oct 4, 7:53 AM CDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM High Surf 5 N Caban 18.51N 67.14W
10/04/2025 AMZ712 PR 911 Call Center
*** 7 FATAL ***
A call from 9-1-1 reported an overturned
boat just off Survival Beach in Aguadilla,
where seven people drowned (ages and genders
unknown at this time). The incident has been
confirmed by the Director of OMME Aguadilla,
while the U.S. Coast Guard and local
authorities are currently responding to the
incident. This information is preliminary
and will be updated as more details become
available.
&&
ICP/YZRLocal storm report, Oct 4, 9:07 AM CDT, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1007 AM AST Sat Oct 4 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0800 AM High Surf 5 N Caban 18.51N 67.14W
10/04/2025 AMZ712 PR 911 Call Center
*** 1 FATAL ***
Update to previous high surf report from 5 N
Caban. A call from 9-1-1 reported an
overturned boat just off Survival Beach in
Aguadilla. One individual drowned, five
others were rescued alive, and one woman
remains missing. The U.S. Coast Guard and
local authorities are currently responding
to the incident. This information is
preliminary and will be updated as more
details become available.
&&
ICP/YZRThe office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 8:15 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 14 hr | |
| Oct 4, 10:19 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Warning | JSJ | 31 hr | |
| Oct 4, 1:15 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Oct 4, 2:12 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 110 min | |
| Oct 4, 2:24 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 96 min | |
| Oct 4, 2:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 118 min | |
| Oct 4, 2:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 3 hr | |
| Oct 4, 3:08 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 97 min | |
| Oct 4, 3:33 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr |
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