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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS JSJ

March 12, 2025

NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 12, 2025, 3:04 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 13, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2025, 3:04 PM CDT (20:04 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 22, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
10 days
Issued by
NWS JSJ

The text

As transmitted.

355 
WHCA42 TJSJ 122004
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
404 PM AST Wed Mar 12 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-130415-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250313T1000Z-250314T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
404 PM AST Wed Mar 12 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft, or slightly higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Thursday night. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety.

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. 

&&

$$
41 follow-up statements
973 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130027
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
827 PM AST Wed Mar 12 2025

PRZ012-VIZ001-130830-
/O.EXA.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250313T1000Z-250314T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
827 PM AST Wed Mar 12 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft, or slightly higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-130830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250313T1000Z-250314T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
827 PM AST Wed Mar 12 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 7-8 ft, or slightly higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...From 6 AM AST Thursday through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
196 
WHCA42 TJSJ 130830
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-131630-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.250313T1000Z-250313T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250313T1000Z-250314T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
430 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 10 feet, and occasionally higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through this evening. For the
  High Rip Current Risk through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...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. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A northwest swell will continue to build
  across the Atlantic waters and passages today. This will cause
  high surf conditions from the mid-morning hours onwards along
  the northern beaches of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-131630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250313T1000Z-250314T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
430 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft, or slightly higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and 
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
512 
WHCA42 TJSJ 131419
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-132230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250313T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 10 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A northwest swell will continue to build 
  across the Atlantic waters and passages today. This will cause 
  high surf conditions from the mid-morning hours onwards along 
  the northern beaches of Puerto Rico from Rincon to Fajardo. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-132230-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-7 ft, or slightly higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and 
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
851 
WHCA42 TJSJ 132016
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-140430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250314T0200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
416 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 8 to 10 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 10 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk through late tonight. 

* IMPACTS...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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The energy of a long period northwesterly
  swell continues to arrive across most northern beaches of PR,
  for that reason the High Surf Advisory was extended through at
  least 10 PM tonight. We will continue to monitor the
  observations, but afterwards the swell should gradually fades.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-140430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
416 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 ft, or slightly higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip current. 

* WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches of Culebra, St Thomas and 
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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 140055
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
855 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-140900-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250314T0200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
855 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The High Surf Advisory is cancelled,
  however breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet will continue to
  result in a high risk of rip currents at least through Friday
  afternoon while the swell gradually fades.

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-VIZ001-140900-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
855 PM AST Thu Mar 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Northwestern exposed beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas and
  St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
503 
WHCA42 TJSJ 140719
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
319 AM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-142200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
319 AM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety.

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.

&&

$$
455 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141716
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
116 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-142200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250314T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
116 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
803 
WHCA42 TJSJ 141953
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
353 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-150400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
353 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The current northerly swell is subsiding
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly swell
  is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and local
  passages by Saturday night resulting in higher breaking waves
  once again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. 
  Therefore, the High Rip Current Risk was extended through late 
  Sunday night. 

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.

&&

$$
493 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150107
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
907 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-150915-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
907 PM AST Fri Mar 14 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The current northerly swell is subsiding 
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these 
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly 
  swell is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and 
  local passages by Saturday night resulting in higher breaking 
  waves once again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. 
  Therefore, the High Rip Current Risk was extended through late 
  Sunday night. 

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.

&&

$$
190 
WHCA42 TJSJ 150740
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
340 AM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-151545-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
340 AM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current northerly swell is subsiding
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly swell
  is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and local
  passages by tonight resulting in higher breaking waves once 
  again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. Therefore, the 
  High Rip Current Risk was extended through late Sunday night. 

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.

&&

$$
235 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151434
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1034 AM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-152245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1034 AM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current northerly swell is subsiding 
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these 
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly 
  swell is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and 
  local passages by tonight resulting in higher breaking waves 
  once again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. 
  Therefore, the High Rip Current Risk was extended through late 
  Sunday night. 

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.

&&

$$
973 
WHCA42 TJSJ 151950
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
350 PM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-160400-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
350 PM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current northerly swell is subsiding
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly swell
  is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and local
  passages by tonight resulting in higher breaking waves once
  again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. Therefore, the
  High Rip Current Risk continues in effect through late Sunday 
  night.
  

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.

&&

$$
138 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160000
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
800 PM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-160830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
800 PM AST Sat Mar 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The current northerly swell is subsiding 
  resulting in moderate to high rip current risk across these 
  beaches. However, another pulse of a long-period northerly 
  swell is expected to spread across the Atlantic waters and 
  local passages by tonight resulting in higher breaking waves 
  once again. Beaches will be most hazardous on Sunday. 
  Therefore, the High Rip Current Risk continues in effect 
  through late Sunday night. 

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.

&&

$$
739 
WHCA42 TJSJ 160802
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 AM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-161615-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
402 AM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a long-period northerly swell
  spreading across the Atlantic waters and local passages will
  promote life-threatening rip currents. Therefore, the High Rip
  Current Risk continues in effect through late tonight.
 
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.

&&

$$
825 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161454
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1054 AM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-162300-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1054 AM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a long-period northerly swell 
  spreading across the Atlantic waters and local passages will 
  promote life-threatening rip currents. Therefore, the High Rip 
  Current Risk continues in effect through late tonight. 

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.

&&

$$
982 
WHCA42 TJSJ 161959
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
359 PM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-170400-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
359 PM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-8 feet, and occasionally higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a long-period northerly swell
  spreading across the Atlantic waters and local passages will
  promote life-threatening rip currents. Therefore, the High Rip
  Current Risk was extended through Monday 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170050
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
850 PM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-170900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
850 PM AST Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-8 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A pulse of a long-period northerly swell 
  spreading across the Atlantic waters and local passages will 
  promote life-threatening rip currents. Therefore, the High Rip 
  Current Risk was extended through Monday 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.

&&

$$
375 
WHCA42 TJSJ 170725
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
325 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-171530-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.250317T1000Z-250317T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
325 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  13 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip 
  current.

* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
  for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
  Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
  Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
  Obrero, Pueblo and 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, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. 
  For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening 

* 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...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-171530-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250318T1000Z/
St Croix-
325 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the north and east corner of St Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-171530-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
325 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-8 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon
  to Aguada, as well as northern exposed beaches of Culebra, St 
  Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
498 
WHCA42 TJSJ 171413
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1013 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-172215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250318T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1013 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 13 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening 
  rip current. 

* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas 
  for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 
  187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in 
  Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; 
  Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and 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, from Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. 
  For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening 

* 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...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-172215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250318T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1013 AM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-8 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west coast of Puerto Rico, from Rincon
  to Aguada, the northern exposed beaches of Culebra, St Thomas
  and St. John, as well as St. Croix.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
692 
WHCA42 TJSJ 172008
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
408 PM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-180415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250317T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
408 PM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 9-11 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach 
  erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas 
  del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; 
  Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; 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. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tuesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this 
  evening 

* 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...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-012-VIZ001-002-180415-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
408 PM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-8 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Aguada, the northern exposed beaches of Culebra, St 
  Thomas and St. John, as well as St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
028 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180053
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
853 PM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-002-180900-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
853 PM AST Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St. Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells will
  continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the islands
  throughout the week. This could result in breaking waves within
  High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly by the end of the
  workweek. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$
272 
WHCA42 TJSJ 180819
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
419 AM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

PRZ010-180930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
419 AM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-181630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
419 AM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St. Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells 
  will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the 
  islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking 
  waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly by the 
  end of the workweek. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$
884 
WHCA42 TJSJ 181454
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1054 AM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-002-190000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1054 AM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as northern exposed beaches of 
  Culebra, St. Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells 
  will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the 
  islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking 
  waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly by the 
  end of the workweek. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$
374 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182030
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
430 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-190430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
430 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells will
  continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the islands
  throughout the week. This could result in breaking waves within
  High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisory criteria, particularly on
  Thursday. A Coastal Flood Watch could be issued on Wednesday for
  the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

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-VIZ001-002-190430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
430 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Culebra, St. 
  Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells will
  continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the islands
  throughout the week. This could result in breaking waves within
  High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly on Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
664 
WHCA42 TJSJ 182031 CCA
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
431 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-190430-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
431 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells will
  continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the islands
  throughout the week. This could result in breaking waves within
  High Surf and Coastal Flood Advisory criteria, particularly on
  Thursday. A Coastal Flood Watch could be issued on Wednesday for
  the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

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-VIZ001-002-190430-
/O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
431 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Culebra, St. 
  Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells will
  continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the islands
  throughout the week. This could result in breaking waves within
  High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly on Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
296 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190002
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
802 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-190830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
802 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life-threatening rip currents will continue
  across the north-facing beaches of the islands through most of
  the workweek due to pulses of long period northerly swells.
  However, a larger, northwesterly swell will arrive on Thursday,
  building seas between 8 and 10 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This
  will likely result in Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory
  conditions, particularly from the west-northwest to northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico from Thursday through Friday. A Coastal 
  Flood Watch could be issued on Wednesday for the northwest to 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico.

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-VIZ001-002-190830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
802 PM AST Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Culebra, St. 
  Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells 
  will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the 
  islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking 
  waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly on 
  Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
282 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190725
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
325 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-191530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
325 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life-threatening rip currents will continue
  across the north-facing beaches of the islands through most of
  the workweek due to pulses of long period northerly swells.
  However, a larger, northwesterly swell will arrive as early as
  late tonight, building seas between 8 and 12 feet at 13 to 15
  seconds. This will likely result in Coastal Flood and High Surf
  Advisory conditions, particularly from the west-northwest to
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico from Thursday through Friday. A
  Coastal Flood Watch could be issued later this afternoon for 
  the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. 

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-VIZ001-002-191530-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
325 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Culebra, St. 
  Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells 
  will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the 
  islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking 
  waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly on 
  Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
383 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. 

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life-threatening rip currents will 
  continue across the north-facing beaches of the islands 
  through most of the workweek due to pulses of long period 
  northerly swells. However, a larger, northwesterly swell will 
  arrive as early as late tonight, building seas between 8 and 
  12 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This will likely result in 
  Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory conditions, particularly 
  from the west- northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico 
  from Thursday through Friday. A Coastal Flood Watch could be 
  issued later this afternoon for the northwest to northeast 
  coast of Puerto Rico. 

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-VIZ001-002-192200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix-
1009 AM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 6-9 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Culebra, St. 
  Croix, St Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Until 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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional pulses of northerly swells 
  will continue to reach the northern coastal areas of the 
  islands throughout the week. This could result in breaking 
  waves within High Surf Advisory criteria, particularly on 
  Thursday. 

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.

&&

$$
916 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192137
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-200545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf,
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean
  Park in San Juan.

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property and
  structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a
  higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road closures
  are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will continue
  across the north-facing beaches of the islands through most of
  the week due to pulses of long period northerly swells. 
  However, a larger, northwesterly swell will arrive as early as 
  late tonight, building seas between 8 and 12 feet at 13 to 15 
  seconds. This will likely result in Coastal Flood and High Surf 
  Advisory conditions, particularly from the west-northwest to 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico from Thursday through Friday. The
  next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, at 12:04 
  AM AST Thursday at 0.69 feet and 2:02 AM AST Friday at 1.30 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-200545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico. The most vulnerable
  areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in
  Aguada.

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property and
  structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with a
  higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road closures
  are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will continue
  across the north-facing beaches of the islands through most of
  the week due to pulses of long period northerly swells. 
  However, a larger, northwesterly swell will arrive as early as 
  late tonight, building seas between 8 and 12 feet at 13 to 15 
  seconds. This will likely result in Coastal Flood and High Surf 
  Advisory conditions, particularly from the west-northwest to 
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico from Thursday through Friday. The
  next high tides are expected as follows: In Aguadilla, at 11:35
  AM AST Thursday at 0.35 feet and 1:02 AM AST Friday at 0.93 
  feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-200545-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  10 feet that can produce minor beach erosion. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE... North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
  John.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM thursday to 6 PM 
  AST friday. 

* 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...Long period northwesterly swell will
  gradually increase breaking wave heights throughout the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-200545-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Southwest-
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

&&

$$

VIZ002-192245-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250319T2200Z/
St Croix-
537 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of St. Croix. 

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200159
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
959 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
959 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will continue
  across the north-facing beaches of the islands through most of
  the week due to pulses of long period northerly swells. However,
  a larger, northwesterly swell will arrive as early as late
  tonight, building seas between 8 and 12 feet at 13 to 15
  seconds. This will likely result in Coastal Flood and High Surf
  Advisory conditions, particularly from the west-northwest to
  northeast coast of Puerto Rico from Thursday through Friday. The
  next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, at 12:04 PM
  AST Thursday at 0.69 feet and 2:02 AM AST Friday at 1.30 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
959 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico. The most vulnerable 
  areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal 
  in Aguada. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will 
  continue across the north-facing beaches of the islands 
  through most of the week due to pulses of long period 
  northerly swells. However, a larger, northwesterly swell will 
  arrive as early as late tonight, building seas between 8 and 
  12 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This will likely result in 
  Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory conditions, particularly 
  from the west-northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico from 
  Thursday through Friday. The next high tides are expected as 
  follows: In Aguadilla, at 11:35 AM AST Thursday at 0.35 feet 
  and 1:02 AM AST Friday at 0.93 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
959 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
  10 feet that can produce minor beach erosion. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE... North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St.
  John.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late friday
  night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM thursday to 6 PM AST
  friday.

* 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...Long period northwesterly swell will
  gradually increase breaking wave heights throughout the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Southwest-
959 PM AST Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
749 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200906
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
506 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-201715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
506 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will 
  continue across the north-facing beaches of the islands 
  through most of the week due to pulses of long period 
  northerly swells. However, a larger, northwesterly swell will 
  arrive as early as late tonight, building seas between 8 and 
  12 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This will likely result in 
  Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory conditions, particularly 
  from the west-northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico from 
  Thursday through Friday. The next high tides are expected as 
  follows: In San Juan, at 12:04 PM AST Thursday at 0.69 feet 
  and 2:02 AM AST Friday at 1.30 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ010-201715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.250320T1000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
506 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches of western Puerto Rico. The most vulnerable 
  areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal 
  in Aguada. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will 
  continue across the north-facing beaches of the islands 
  through most of the week due to pulses of long period 
  northerly swells. However, a larger, northwesterly swell will 
  arrive as early as late tonight, building seas between 8 and 
  12 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This will likely result in 
  Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory conditions, particularly 
  from the west-northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico from 
  Thursday through Friday. The next high tides are expected as 
  follows: In Aguadilla, at 11:35 AM AST Thursday at 0.35 feet 
  and 1:02 AM AST Friday at 0.93 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-201715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.250320T1000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
506 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 10 feet that can produce minor beach erosion. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE... North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM thursday to 6 PM 
  AST friday. 

* 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...Long period northwesterly swell will 
  gradually increase breaking wave heights throughout the day. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-201715-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.250320T1000Z-250322T1000Z/
Southwest-
506 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
554 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201419
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250321T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 8 to 14 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Aguadilla to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...Life-threatening rip currents will 
  continue across the north-facing beaches of the islands 
  through most of the week due to pulses of long period 
  northerly swells. However, a larger, northwesterly swell will 
  arrive as early as late tonight, building seas between 8 and 
  12 feet at 13 to 15 seconds. This will likely result in 
  Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisory conditions, particularly 
  from the west-northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico from 
  Thursday through Friday. The next high tides are expected as 
  follows: In San Juan, at 12:04 PM AST Thursday at 0.69 feet 
  and 2:02 AM AST Friday at 1.30 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 PM AST 
  friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through late 
  friday night 

* 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...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T1000Z/
Southwest-
1019 AM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
687 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202052
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
452 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-210500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
452 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Breaking waves around 10 to 15 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from
  Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf,
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean
  Park in San Juan; Barrio Espinal in Aguada. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, now through Saturday
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, through Friday afternoon.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...A large northwesterly swell is forecast to
  peak tonight with seas building between 10 and 12 feet around 13
  seconds. This will continue to produce large breaking waves and
  minor coastal flooding along the beaches from northwestern to
  northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high tides are expected as
  follows: In San Juan, 2:02 AM AST Friday at 1.30 feet and 12:41
  PM AST Friday at 0.67 feet. In Mayaguez, 1:25 AM AST Friday at
  0.96 feet and 1:04 PM AST Friday at 0.48 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-210500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
452 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until Friday afternoon. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash 
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 
  Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will 
  result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous 
  swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-210500-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
452 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
182 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210026
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
826 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
826 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan; Barrio Espinal in Aguada. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until Friday afternoon.
  For the High Surf Advisory, until Friday afternoon. For the High
  Rip Current Risk, until Saturday afternoon.
 
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...A large northwesterly swell is forecast 
  to peak tonight with seas building between 10 and 12 feet 
  around 13 seconds. This will continue to produce large 
  breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches 
  from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high 
  tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 2:02 AM AST Friday 
  at 1.30 feet and 12:41 PM AST Friday at 0.67 feet. In 
  Mayaguez, 1:25 AM AST Friday at 0.96 feet and 1:04 PM AST 
  Friday at 0.48 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
826 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until Friday afternoon. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, until Saturday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash 
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 
  Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will 
  result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous 
  swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-210830-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
826 PM AST Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
526 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210820
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
420 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-211630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
420 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 15 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and minor coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan; Barrio Espinal in Aguada. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until Friday afternoon. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until Friday afternoon. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, until Saturday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, shallow flooding of 
  vulnerable areas will result in a limited threat of property 
  and structural damage near the waterfront and shoreline, with 
  a higher threat near the time of high tide. Isolated road 
  closures are possible. 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...A large northwesterly swell is forecast 
  to peak tonight with seas building between 10 and 12 feet 
  around 13 seconds. This will continue to produce large 
  breaking waves and minor coastal flooding along the beaches 
  from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. The next high 
  tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, 2:02 AM AST Friday 
  at 1.30 feet and 12:41 PM AST Friday at 0.67 feet. In 
  Mayaguez, 1:25 AM AST Friday at 0.96 feet and 1:04 PM AST 
  Friday at 0.48 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-211630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
420 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until Friday afternoon. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, until Saturday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash 
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 
  Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will 
  result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous 
  swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-211630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
420 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
096 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211411
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1011 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-212215-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1011 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 13 feet, and occasionally
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach
  erosion, and isolated coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan; Barrio Espinal in Aguada. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash 
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough 
  surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result 
  in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
  conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can 
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, 
  where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large northwesterly swell is gradually
  subsiding, but seas are at 7 to 9 feet around 12 seconds. This
  will continue to produce large breaking waves and beach erosion
  along the beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. 

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. 

&&

$$

PRZ012-VIZ001-212215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1011 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

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

* WHERE...North-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. 
  John. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash 
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. 
  Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will 
  result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous 
  swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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

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

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

&&

$$

PRZ011-212215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
1011 AM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
584 
WHCA42 TJSJ 212028
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
428 PM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250321T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
428 PM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves between 10 to 13 feet, and occasionally 
  higher, resulting in life-threatening rip currents, beach 
  erosion, and isolated coastal flooding. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northern coast of Puerto Rico, from 
  Rincon to Fajardo. The most vulnerable areas for high surf, 
  beach erosion, and coastal flooding 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in 
  Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; 
  Ocean Park in San Juan; Barrio Espinal in Aguada. 

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

* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash
  over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough
  surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result
  in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
  conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
  where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$

PRZ011-220430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
428 PM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
192 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220043
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
843 PM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010>012-VIZ001-220845-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Southwest-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
843 PM AST Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west to northeast coasts of Puerto
  Rico, including Culebra. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the
  northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
868 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220826
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
426 AM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

PRZ011-220930-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Southwest-
426 AM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

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

Swell will continue to subside today however a moderate risk of
rip currents will persist today.

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-221630-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
426 AM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west to northeast coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, including Culebra. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the 
  northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

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.

&&

$$
270 
WHCA42 TJSJ 221417
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1017 AM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1017 AM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the west to northeast coasts of Puerto 
  Rico, including Culebra. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the 
  northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. 

* WHEN...Until 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...

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.

&&

$$
421 
WHCA42 TJSJ 222049
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
449 PM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

PRZ001-002-005-008-012-230500-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0016.250323T2200Z-250324T1000Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra-
449 PM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher,
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. Another long-period
  northwesterly swell will create life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, including Culebra. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this evening. From Sunday 6 PM AST through
  late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 


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-VIZ001-222200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-250322T2200Z/
Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
449 PM AST Sat Mar 22 2025

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

* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet, and occasionally higher, 
  resulting in life-threatening rip currents. 

* WHERE...Exposed beaches in Rincon and Aguada. In the U.S. 
  Virgin Islands, the northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and 
  St. John. 

* WHEN...Until 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...

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

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 3:05 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJSJ26 hr

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Sources

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