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Rip Current Statement 35, NWS JSJ

December 26, 2025

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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.

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