Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 11, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 14, 2026, 2:11 PM CDT. It took effect at Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 14, 2026, 2:11 PM CDT (19:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2026, 2:33 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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942 WHCA42 TJSJ 141911 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 311 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-150315- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.260315T1200Z-260317T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 311 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the expose beaches in PR and the USVI. * WHEN...From Sunday morning 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. && $$
20 follow-up statements
576 WHCA42 TJSJ 142033 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 433 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-151000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.260315T1000Z-260317T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 433 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Along the expose beaches in northern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
609 WHCA42 TJSJ 150108 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 908 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-150915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.260315T1000Z-260317T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 908 PM AST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST SUNDAY THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday 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. && $$
521 WHCA42 TJSJ 150750 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 350 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-151600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.260315T1000Z-260317T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 350 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern and eastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From 6 AM AST Sunday through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
378 WHCA42 TJSJ 151405 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1005 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-152215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260317T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 1005 AM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeast Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the 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. && $$
605 WHCA42 TJSJ 152054 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 454 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 PRZ007-011-161000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 454 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in south-central to southwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-161000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 454 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeast Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
359 WHCA42 TJSJ 160107 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 907 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-160915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 907 PM AST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
867 WHCA42 TJSJ 160724 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 324 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-162200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 324 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
034 WHCA42 TJSJ 161534 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1134 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-162345- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1134 AM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
618 WHCA42 TJSJ 162029 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 429 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-170430- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 429 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
887 WHCA42 TJSJ 170109 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 909 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-170915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 909 PM AST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
166 WHCA42 TJSJ 170729 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 329 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-171530- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 329 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
429 WHCA42 TJSJ 171405 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1005 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 PRZ001>003-005-007-008-011>013-VIZ001-002-172215- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central- Ponce and Vicinity-Northwest-Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1005 AM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
328 WHCA42 TJSJ 172045 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 445 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-181000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 445 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$ PRZ007-011-181000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 445 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
208 WHCA42 TJSJ 180126 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 926 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-181000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 926 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$ PRZ007-011-181000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 926 PM AST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
348 WHCA42 TJSJ 180537 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 137 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-181700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 137 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ007-011-181700- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 137 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in southern Puerto Rico * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
917 WHCA42 TJSJ 181327 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 927 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-182230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 927 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ007-011-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 927 AM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in south-central to southwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
651 WHCA42 TJSJ 182012 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 412 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-191000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 412 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ007-011-182200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260318T2200Z/ Ponce and Vicinity-Southwest- 412 PM AST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in south-central to southwestern Puerto Rico. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
436 WHCA42 TJSJ 190546 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 146 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 146 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
107 WHCA42 TJSJ 191418 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1018 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-192200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 1018 AM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the exposed beaches in northern, eastern and southeastern Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
621 WHCA42 TJSJ 191933 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 333 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 PRZ001>003-005-008-012-013-VIZ001-002-192045- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260319T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-Southeast-North Central-Northwest- Culebra-Vieques-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- St Croix- 333 PM AST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... MARINE CONDITIONS HAVE IMPROVE, AS WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED OVER THE REGION. WHILE THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, LIFE-THREATENING RIP CURRENTS ARE STILL POSSIBLE. EXERCISE CAUTION. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 3:00 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 5 days |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Puerto Rico, 2026Rip Current Statements in U.S. Virgin Islands, 2026Every rip current statement in 2026
Sources
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