Alert archive / Puerto Rico / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 4, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Jan 29, 2026, 1:54 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
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- Issued
- Jan 29, 2026, 1:54 AM CST (07:54 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2026, 2:30 PM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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891 WHCA42 TJSJ 290754 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 354 AM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-292200- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.260129T1000Z-260129T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 354 AM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...From this morning through late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
13 follow-up statements
909 WHCA42 TJSJ 291539 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1139 AM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-292345- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1139 AM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
385 WHCA42 TJSJ 292007 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 407 PM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300415- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 407 PM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday 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. && $$
206 WHCA42 TJSJ 300145 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 945 PM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-300945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T1800Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 945 PM AST Thu Jan 29 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra. St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
911 WHCA42 TJSJ 300735 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 335 AM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-301545- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 335 AM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * 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. && $$
883 WHCA42 TJSJ 301701 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 101 PM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-302200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260130T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 101 PM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
716 WHCA42 TJSJ 302038 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 438 PM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-310445- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 438 PM AST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
271 WHCA42 TJSJ 310809 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 409 AM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 409 AM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
260 WHCA42 TJSJ 311356 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 956 AM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-312200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 956 AM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
353 WHCA42 TJSJ 312120 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 520 PM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-011000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 520 PM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
241 WHCA42 TJSJ 010154 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 954 PM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-011000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 954 PM AST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
812 WHCA42 TJSJ 010752 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 352 AM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012200- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 352 AM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
494 WHCA42 TJSJ 011846 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 246 PM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 246 PM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Northwest to northeast beaches of Puerto Rico, including Culebra & the northern U.S. Virgin Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AST 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. && $$
859 WHCA42 TJSJ 012030 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 430 PM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-012130- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 430 PM AST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... High rip current risk is no longer expected. However, a moderate rip current continues across these areas, meaning that life- threatening rip currents are possible. The next long-period northerly swell will likely bring high risk starting Monday. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 1:55 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 20 hr |
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Sources
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