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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Nov 16, 2025, 2:09 PM CST. It took effect at Nov 17, 2025, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Nov 16, 2025, 2:09 PM CST (20:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 17, 2025, 3:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 20, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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296 WHCA42 TJSJ 162009 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 PM AST Sun Nov 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-170415- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.251117T0900Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 409 PM AST Sun Nov 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * 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. 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. && $$
14 follow-up statements
038 WHCA42 TJSJ 170303 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1103 PM AST Sun Nov 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-171115- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.251117T0900Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1103 PM AST Sun Nov 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM AST MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
838 WHCA42 TJSJ 170720 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 320 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-171530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.251117T0900Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 320 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * 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. 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. && $$
794 WHCA42 TJSJ 171408 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1008 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-172215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1008 AM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northern and Eastern PR, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
937 WHCA42 TJSJ 172030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-181000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 430 PM AST Mon Nov 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * 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. 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. && $$
991 WHCA42 TJSJ 180715 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 315 AM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-181515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 315 AM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
024 WHCA42 TJSJ 181400 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 AM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1000 AM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * 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. 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. && $$
779 WHCA42 TJSJ 182007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 407 PM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
544 WHCA42 TJSJ 190102 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 902 PM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-190915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 902 PM AST Tue Nov 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * 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. 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. && $$
505 WHCA42 TJSJ 190711 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 311 AM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-191515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251119T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 311 AM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
543 WHCA42 TJSJ 191453 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1053 AM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-192300- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1053 AM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * 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. && $$
934 WHCA42 TJSJ 192010 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 PM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 410 PM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
399 WHCA42 TJSJ 200048 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 848 PM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-200900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 848 PM AST Wed Nov 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST Thursday. * 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. && $$
316 WHCA42 TJSJ 200813 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 413 AM AST Thu Nov 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-201615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 413 AM AST Thu Nov 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
363 WHCA42 TJSJ 202000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Thu Nov 20 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-202200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-251120T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 400 PM AST Thu Nov 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, and Saint Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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Sources
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