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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 22, 2025, 1:40 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 23, 2025, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 58 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 22, 2025, 1:40 PM CST (19:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 23, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2025, 2:12 AM CST
- In force
- 58 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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778 WHCA42 TJSJ 221940 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 340 PM AST Mon Dec 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230345- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251223T2200Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 340 PM AST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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. && $$
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951 WHCA42 TJSJ 230037 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 837 PM AST Mon Dec 22 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-230845- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251223T2200Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 837 PM AST Mon Dec 22 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
097 WHCA42 TJSJ 230855 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 455 AM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-231700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251223T2200Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 455 AM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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. && $$
242 WHCA42 TJSJ 231315 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 915 AM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-232115- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251223T2200Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 915 AM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Beaches from northwestern to northeastern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
545 WHCA42 TJSJ 232050 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 450 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-240500- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251223T2200Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 450 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 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 along the exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Ceiba. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AST Thursday * 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-240500- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 450 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Rincon, Aguada and Culebra. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-240500- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T2200Z-251225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 450 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Exposed north-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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. 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. && $$
622 WHCA42 TJSJ 240155 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 955 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-241000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 955 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 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 along the exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Ceiba. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM AST Thursday * 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-241000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 955 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Rincon, Aguada and Culebra. * 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. 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. && $$ VIZ001-241000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T2200Z-251225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 955 PM AST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Exposed north-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
624 WHCA42 TJSJ 240752 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 352 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-241600- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 352 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK along the exposed north-facing beaches from Aguadilla to Ceiba. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Thursday. * 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-241600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T1000Z-251225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 352 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Rincon, Aguada and Culebra. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-241600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T2200Z-251225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 352 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High Risk of Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Exposed north-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening 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. 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. && $$
912 WHCA42 TJSJ 241331 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 931 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-242145- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 931 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Long-period northerly swells resulting in large breaking waves of 6 to 10 ft producing 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. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late thursday 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. && $$ PRZ010-012-242145- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 931 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Rincon, Aguada and Culebra. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-242145- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251224T1331Z-251226T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 931 AM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...Exposed north-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
254 WHCA42 TJSJ 242026 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 426 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 PRZ010-250430- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 426 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 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 along the exposed north facing beaches in Rincon and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through Friday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-250430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 426 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Thursday * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-250430- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251225T1000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 426 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through the 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-250430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 426 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
008 WHCA42 TJSJ 250141 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 941 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-250945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 941 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; 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; along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-250945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 941 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-250945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251225T1000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 941 PM AST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through the 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. && $$
985 WHCA42 TJSJ 250745 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 345 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251545- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 345 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through friday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-251545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 345 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-251545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251225T1000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 345 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
167 WHCA42 TJSJ 250941 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 541 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251745- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 541 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 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, along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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... 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-251745- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 541 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-251745- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.251225T1000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 541 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...through at least 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. && $$
207 WHCA42 TJSJ 251442 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1042 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1042 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8-10 FEET. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK along the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through friday 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... 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-VIZ001-252245- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1042 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through at least 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. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 1042 AM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...through at least this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
996 WHCA42 TJSJ 252022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-260430- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251227T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 422 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late friday night. For the High Surf Advisory is cancelled * 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. && $$ PRZ012-260430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251227T0900Z/ Culebra- 422 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Culebra. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ013-VIZ002-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251225T2200Z/ Vieques-St Croix- 422 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in Vieques, and St Croix. * WHEN...through at least 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. && $$ VIZ001-260430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 422 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
181 WHCA42 TJSJ 260130 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 930 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-260930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251227T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 930 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From now 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. && $$ VIZ001-260930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 930 PM AST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
079 WHCA42 TJSJ 260808 CCA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-260930- /O.COR.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251227T0900Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 408 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...From now 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. && $$ VIZ001-260930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 408 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through at least late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
123 WHCA42 TJSJ 260812 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-261600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251227T0900Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.251226T1000Z-251228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 412 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and Culebra. * WHEN...From now 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. && $$ VIZ001-261600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.251227T1000Z-251228T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 412 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2:35 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 4 days |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2025Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.