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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 16, 2025, 2:11 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 16, 2025, 2:27 PM CST. It was in force for 72 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 16, 2025, 2:11 AM CST (08:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 16, 2025, 2:27 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2025, 1:57 PM CST
- In force
- 72 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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570 WHCA42 TJSJ 160811 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 411 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-161615- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251216T2200Z-251217T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 411 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From this evening onward. * 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$
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497 WHCA42 TJSJ 161513 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1113 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-162315- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251216T2200Z-251217T1200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1113 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From this evening onward. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
625 WHCA42 TJSJ 161549 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1149 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 PRZ010-170000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T0400Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1149 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From this evening onward. * 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-170000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1149 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From this evening onward. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-170000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251216T2200Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1149 AM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From this evening onward. * 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$
628 WHCA42 TJSJ 162027 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 427 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-170430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251216T2027Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 427 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-170430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T0400Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 427 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-170430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 427 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
592 WHCA42 TJSJ 170107 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 907 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-170915- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.251217T1000Z-251217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 907 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet. For the High Rip Current, life-threatening rip currents. * 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. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM AST wednesday. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-170915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T0400Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 907 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-170915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 907 PM AST Tue Dec 16 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Wednesday through late Wednesday 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$
077 WHCA42 TJSJ 170828 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 AM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-171630- /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.251217T0828Z-251217T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.251217T0828Z-251218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 428 AM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. For the High Rip Current, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...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; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM AST wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structure. 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. 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...The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, at 7:44 AM AST at 1.60 feet; in Arecibo, at 6:57 AM AST at 1.81 feet; and in Aguadilla, at 6:52 AM AST at 1.41 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ010-171630- /O.NEW.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.251217T0828Z-251217T2200Z/ /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.251217T0828Z-251218T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 428 AM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. For the High Rip Current, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structure. 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. 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...The next high tides is expected as follows: In Mayaguez, at 7:25 AM AST at 1.32 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ011-013-171630- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T2200Z-251218T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 428 AM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-171630- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T1000Z-251218T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 428 AM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$
730 WHCA42 TJSJ 171603 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1203 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-180015- /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1203 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. For the High Rip Current, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...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; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM AST wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structure. 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. 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...The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, at 7:44 AM AST at 1.60 feet; in Arecibo, at 6:57 AM AST at 1.81 feet; and in Aguadilla, at 6:52 AM AST at 1.41 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-180015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1203 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * 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...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-180015- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T2200Z-251218T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 1203 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For beaches in Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stay tuned for updates as conditions will worsen on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
573 WHCA42 TJSJ 172035 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 435 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-180445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251217T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 435 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves between 10-15 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * WHERE...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; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 6 PM AST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will result in some beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structure. 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. 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...The next high tides are expected as follows: In San Juan, at 6:22 PM AST at 0.76 feet; in Arecibo, at 6:26 PM AST at 0.76 feet; and in Aguadilla, at 6:22 PM AST at 0.61 feet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-180445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 435 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ011-013-180445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.251217T2200Z-251218T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 435 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Vieques and southwestern Puerto Rico. * 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. && $$
958 WHCA42 TJSJ 180053 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 853 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-180900- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 853 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves between 10-13 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. * 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; 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. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Thursday. The High Rip Current Risk remains through Thursday 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-180900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 853 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Vieques and southwestern Puerto Rico. * 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-180900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 853 PM AST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
680 WHCA42 TJSJ 180758 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 PRZ012-181600- /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.251218T1000Z-251218T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1000Z/ Culebra- 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of around 10 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. * 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-181600- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of around 10 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late tonight. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-181600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of around 10 to 11 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... The most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Barrio Espinal in Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through this 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-181000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of Vieques and southwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-181600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 358 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed north-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * 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. && $$
592 WHCA42 TJSJ 181401 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1001 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-182215- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 1001 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of around 10 feet that will result in localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk through late tonight. * 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-VIZ001-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1001 AM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions and life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... The western beaches of Puerto Rico, particularly in Aguada and Rincon, and across the northern exposed beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 PM 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. && $$
204 WHCA42 TJSJ 182004 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 PM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-191000- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 404 PM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-182115- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 404 PM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... While there is no longer a high rip current risk in effect, life- threatening rip currents are possible across these areas. $$
202 WHCA42 TJSJ 190140 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 940 PM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-190945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 940 PM AST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
342 WHCA42 TJSJ 190807 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 AM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-191615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 407 AM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * 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. && $$
547 WHCA42 TJSJ 191337 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 937 AM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-192145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 937 AM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
577 WHCA42 TJSJ 191957 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 PM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-192100- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251219T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 357 PM AST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. However, beachgoers are encouraged to exercise caution. $$
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Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2:06 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 3 days | |
| Dec 16, 12:19 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 41 min | |
| Dec 16, 12:58 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | JSJ | 47 min | |
| Dec 16, 1:27 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 2 hr |
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