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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 26, 2025, 2:12 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2025, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
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- Issued
- Dec 26, 2025, 2:12 AM CST (08:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 26, 2025, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 1, 2026, 1:03 AM CST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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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. && $$ VIZ001-261600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251226T1000Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.251227T1000Z-251228T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 412 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
25 follow-up statements
811 WHCA42 TJSJ 261520 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1120 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-262330- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 1120 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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. && $$ VIZ001-262330- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.251227T1000Z-251228T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1120 AM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Saturday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
432 WHCA42 TJSJ 262022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-270430- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.251226T2200Z-251227T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 422 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATER TONIGHT THROUGH 6 PM AST SATURDAY... * 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 north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory from later tonight through 6 PM AST Saturday. * 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. && $$ VIZ001-270430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.251226T2200Z-251228T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 422 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-Threatening Rip Currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches in St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-270430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251228T1000Z/ Culebra- 422 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra. * WHEN...From now 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. && $$
420 WHCA42 TJSJ 270109 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 909 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-270915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251227T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 909 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12. 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 north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late saturday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-270915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251228T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 909 PM AST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...From now 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. && $$
023 WHCA42 TJSJ 270842 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-272200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251229T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 442 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 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, exposed beaches of western, northern and eastern Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez eastward to Humacao. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-272200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251229T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 442 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
647 WHCA42 TJSJ 271418 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1018 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-272230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251227T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251229T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1018 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 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 Jarealito 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, exposed beaches of western, northern and eastern Puerto Rico, from Mayaguez eastward to Humacao. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Sunday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-272230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251229T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1018 AM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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. && $$
755 WHCA42 TJSJ 271958 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-280400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 358 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10. 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 north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-280400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 358 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
724 WHCA42 TJSJ 272103 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 503 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-280515- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251228T0400Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 503 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12. 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 north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until midnight AST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-280515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 503 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
529 WHCA42 TJSJ 280136 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 936 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-280945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251228T0400Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 936 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * 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; 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 north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until midnight AST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Monday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-280945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 936 PM AST Sat Dec 27 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches in Culebra, St Thomas, St John and the Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
855 WHCA42 TJSJ 280810 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 410 AM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and the northern US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday night . * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
872 WHCA42 TJSJ 281304 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 904 AM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-282200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 904 AM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Monday 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. && $$
722 WHCA42 TJSJ 282022 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 422 PM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-290430- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 422 PM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
906 WHCA42 TJSJ 290048 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 848 PM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-290900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 848 PM AST Sun Dec 28 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
414 WHCA42 TJSJ 290804 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 404 AM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-292200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 404 AM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
298 WHCA42 TJSJ 291337 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 937 AM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-292145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 937 AM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra, and St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
077 WHCA42 TJSJ 292047 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 447 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-300500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 447 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-300500- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 447 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-300500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 447 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
812 WHCA42 TJSJ 300130 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 930 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-300930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 930 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-300930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 930 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-300930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 930 PM AST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
404 WHCA42 TJSJ 300805 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 405 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-301615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 405 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-301615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 405 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ VIZ001-301615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 405 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas, St. John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
986 WHCA42 TJSJ 301330 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 930 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-302130- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 930 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-302130- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 930 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-302130- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 930 AM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
192 WHCA42 TJSJ 301929 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 329 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-310615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 329 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251230T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 329 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Aguada and Rincon. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$ VIZ001-310615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 329 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
913 WHCA42 TJSJ 302353 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 753 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-310800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 753 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-310800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 753 PM AST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
878 WHCA42 TJSJ 310749 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 349 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-311600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 349 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-311000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 349 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
178 WHCA42 TJSJ 311328 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 928 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 PRZ010-VIZ001-312130- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.251231T1328Z-260101T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 928 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon, Anasco, 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. 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-312130- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 928 AM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
479 WHCA42 TJSJ 311935 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 335 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 335 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-010345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 335 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon, Aguada, St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
398 WHCA42 TJSJ 312347 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 747 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 747 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, as well as Culebra. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-010800- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 747 PM AST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of Rincon, Aguada, St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
824 WHCA42 TJSJ 010703 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 303 AM AST Thu Jan 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-010815- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- 303 AM AST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Nearshore buoys show the threat of life-thretening rip currents has somewhat diminished. However, rip currents are still possible in northern exposed beaches. $$ PRZ010-VIZ001-010815- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-260101T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 303 AM AST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Nearshore buoys show the threat of life-thretening rip currents has somewhat diminished. However, rip currents are still possible in northern exposed beaches. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2:22 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 32 hr |
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Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2025Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025
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