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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Mar 30, 2026, 3:01 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 30, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 30, 2026, 3:01 AM CDT (08:01 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 30, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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611 WHCA42 TJSJ 300801 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-302200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260330T2200Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 401 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Atlantic-exposed beaches of Puerto Rico, from the northwest to the northeast coast. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday 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. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-302200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 401 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Atlantic-exposed beaches of Culebra and St Thomas. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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228 WHCA42 TJSJ 301403 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1003 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-302215- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T0800Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260330T2200Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1003 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15. 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 from 6 PM AST this evening through friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory from 4 AM tuesday to 6 PM AST wednesday * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-302215- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T2200Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1003 AM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15. 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 are the exposed north-facing beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, along the north- facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from tuesday morning through friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory from 6 PM tuesday to 6 PM AST wednesday * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
434 WHCA42 TJSJ 302051 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 451 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-310500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T0800Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260330T2200Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 451 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet. For the High Risk 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 Risk Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 4 AM Tuesday to 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For 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 Risk 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-VIZ001-310500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T2200Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 451 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 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 are the exposed north-facing beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-310500- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T2200Z-260402T1000Z/ Vieques- 451 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
518 WHCA42 TJSJ 310129 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 929 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-310930- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T0800Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 929 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet. For the High Risk Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Risk Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 4 AM Tuesday to 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For 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 Risk 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-VIZ001-310930- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T2200Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 929 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion are the exposed north-facing beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-310930- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T2200Z-260402T1000Z/ Vieques- 929 PM AST Mon Mar 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
346 WHCA42 TJSJ 310757 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 357 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T0800Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 357 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet. For the High Risk Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Risk Current Risk, along the north- and east-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, remains through 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For 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 Risk 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-VIZ001-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T2200Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 357 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion are the exposed north-facing beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches today, expanding to most beaches tonight. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains from Tuesday morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory remains, through 6 PM AST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ013-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T2200Z-260402T1000Z/ Vieques- 357 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north- and east-facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
817 WHCA42 TJSJ 311234 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 834 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 PRZ013-312045- /O.EXA.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260331T1234Z-260402T1000Z/ Vieques- 834 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around 10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life- threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the north-facing coastline. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late wednesday night * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-VIZ001-312045- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.260331T1234Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T0400Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 834 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 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 Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through friday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-312045- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T0400Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 834 AM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 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 are the coastline of Rincon and Aguada, especially Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through friday 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. && $$
654 WHCA42 TJSJ 010135 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 935 PM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-010945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 935 PM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-15 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 San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity, Culebra, St.Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late friday 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. && $$ PRZ013-010945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ Vieques- 935 PM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-15 ft. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Vieques. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through thursday afternoon * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. $$ VIZ002-010945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260401T1200Z-260404T1000Z/ St Croix- 935 PM AST Tue Mar 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM AST WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect from Wednesday morning 8 AM AST through Friday night. * IMPACTS...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. && $$
664 WHCA42 TJSJ 010706 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 306 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 306 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 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, exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through late friday 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. && $$ PRZ013-012200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260401T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ Vieques- 306 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. $$ VIZ002-012200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.260401T1200Z-260404T1000Z/ St Croix- 306 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM AST THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...From 8 AM AST this morning through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
837 WHCA42 TJSJ 011504 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1104 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 VIZ002-012315- /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ St Croix- 1104 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up 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, exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012315- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1104 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 13 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, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Friday 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. && $$ PRZ013-012315- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ Vieques- 1104 AM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up 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, exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk now through late Friday 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. $$
768 WHCA42 TJSJ 012025 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 425 PM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-020430- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 425 PM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 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, exposed beaches, mainly along the north and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Friday 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. && $$
860 WHCA42 TJSJ 020040 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 840 PM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-020845- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260404T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 840 PM AST Wed Apr 1 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 13 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 Cristiana 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, mainly along the north and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late Friday 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. && $$
176 WHCA42 TJSJ 020730 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 330 AM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-022200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 330 AM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...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, occasionally higher. 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 Cristiana 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, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
981 WHCA42 TJSJ 021433 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1033 AM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-022300- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 1033 AM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet, occasionally higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE... For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk exposed beaches, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
426 WHCA42 TJSJ 022008 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 408 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-030415- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 408 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet, occasionally higher. 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 Cristiana 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, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
015 WHCA42 TJSJ 022123 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 523 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-030530- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260403T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 523 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet, occasionally higher. 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 Cristiana 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, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
421 WHCA42 TJSJ 030142 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 942 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-030945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260403T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 942 PM AST Thu Apr 2 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet, occasionally higher. 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 Cristiana 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, mainly along the north- and east coasts. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory now until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$
538 WHCA42 TJSJ 030715 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 315 AM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-032145- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260403T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 315 AM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North and east coasts of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Remains through Sunday 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. && $$
515 WHCA42 TJSJ 031339 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 939 AM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-032145- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 939 AM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
344 WHCA42 TJSJ 032041 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 441 PM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-040445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 441 PM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
646 WHCA42 TJSJ 040049 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 849 PM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-040900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 849 PM AST Fri Apr 3 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
671 WHCA42 TJSJ 040742 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 342 AM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-013-VIZ001-002-041545- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260405T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-St Croix- 342 AM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, and the US Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
840 WHCA42 TJSJ 041433 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1033 AM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-042245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1033 AM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-042245- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1033 AM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
557 WHCA42 TJSJ 041958 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 358 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 358 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-050400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 358 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
852 WHCA42 TJSJ 050138 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 938 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 938 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-050945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 938 PM AST Sat Apr 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
772 WHCA42 TJSJ 050714 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 314 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-051515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 314 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-051515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 314 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
713 WHCA42 TJSJ 051422 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-052230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-052230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1022 AM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
944 WHCA42 TJSJ 052000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-060400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 400 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-060400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$
609 WHCA42 TJSJ 060058 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 858 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-060900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 858 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba and including Vieques and Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-013-VIZ001-060900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 858 PM AST Sun Apr 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas, St. John, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST Monday. * 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. && $$
771 WHCA42 TJSJ 060658 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 258 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 PRZ010-013-VIZ001-060800- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 258 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-061500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 258 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba, including Culebra, and St. Croix. * 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. && $$
504 WHCA42 TJSJ 061419 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1019 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-062200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 1019 AM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba, including Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
186 WHCA42 TJSJ 062014 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 414 PM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ002-062200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260406T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St Croix- 414 PM AST Mon Apr 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North and east beaches of Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Ceiba, including Culebra, and St. Croix. * WHEN...Through 6 PM AST 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 9:03 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 4 days | |
| Mar 30, 3:05 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JSJ | 115 min |
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Sources
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