Rip Current Statement 8, NWS JSJ

792 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190114
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
914 PM AST Wed Feb 18 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-190915-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.260219T0114Z-260221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
914 PM AST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches along the northwest to northeast coasts of 
  Puerto Rico, Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. 

* WHEN...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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
  12 feet, particularly after noon Thursday through Friday. High 
  surf conditions and life- threatening rip currents are expected 
  along the northwest to northeast coasts of PR, Culebra, and the 
  northern U.S. Virgin Islands. A High Surf Advisory could be 
  issued later tonight or tomorrow. 

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.

&&

$$

146 
WHCA42 TJSJ 190756
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
356 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-191600-
/O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.260219T1000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
356 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming 
  conditions due to large breaking waves. 

* WHERE...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. 

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through 
  late friday night. For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST 
  friday. 

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
  12 feet, particularly by noon today through Friday. Large
  breaking waves of High Surf Advisory criteria will likely reach
  the northern coastline by midday today. However, stronger 
  pulses of the swell can even arrive earlier. Therefore, the High
  Surf Advisory was issued starting early today. 

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-VIZ001-191600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
356 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. 

* WHEN...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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
  12 feet, particularly after noon Thursday through Friday. A 
  High Surf Advisory could be issued later tonight or tomorrow for
  some of these areas. 

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.

&&

$$

582 
WHCA42 TJSJ 191401
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1001 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-192215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
1001 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...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. 

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST Friday.
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to 
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This 
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and 
  12 feet, particularly by noon today through Friday. Large 
  breaking waves of High Surf Advisory criteria will likely reach 
  the northern coastline by midday today. However, stronger pulses
  of the swell can even arrive earlier. Therefore, the High Surf 
  Advisory was issued starting early today.

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-VIZ001-192215-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T1000Z/
Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1001 AM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John.

* WHEN...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. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is  
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to 
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This 
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and 
  12 feet, particularly after noon today through Friday. A High 
  Surf Advisory could be issued later tonight or tomorrow for some
  of these areas.

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.

&&

$$

578 
WHCA42 TJSJ 192042
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
442 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

PRZ012-200445-
/O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.260220T0400Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
Culebra-
442 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM AST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to
  10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip 
  current.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory from midnight tonight to 
  6 PM AST friday 

* 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.

&&

$$

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
442 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  13 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 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, northern coastal beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...The High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST
  Friday. The High Rip Current Risk now in effect through Saturday
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long-period northerly swell is
  approaching the Atlantic beaches of the islands, expected to
  spread across the local waters over the next few days. This
  swell is expected to produce large breaking waves between 6 and
  13 feet, particularly by noon today through Friday. Large
  breaking waves of High Surf Advisory criteria will likely reach
  the northern coastline by midday today. However, stronger pulses
  of the swell can even arrive earlier. Therefore, the High Surf
  Advisory was issued early today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

VIZ001-200445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
442 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

464 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200146
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
946 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-
946 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  13 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 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, northern coastal beaches of Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...The High Surf Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST
  Friday. The High Rip Current Risk now in effect through Saturday
  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.

&&

$$

PRZ012-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.260220T0400Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
Culebra-
946 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to
  10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip 
  current.

* WHERE...Beaches of Culebra.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk now through saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory from midnight tonight to 
  6 PM AST friday 

* 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-201000-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
946 PM AST Thu Feb 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

538 
WHCA42 TJSJ 200747
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
347 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
347 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions
  due to large breaking waves 10 to 12 feet. 

* WHERE... 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. 


* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through 
  saturday 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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-201600-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
347 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

643 
WHCA42 TJSJ 201352
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
952 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
952 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to
  12 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip 
  current.

* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas
  for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
  Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
  Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
  Obrero, Pueblo and 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 exposed north-facing beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST this
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through saturday
  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.

&&

$$

VIZ001-202200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
952 AM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

398 
WHCA42 TJSJ 202016
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
416 PM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-210430-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260220T2200Z/
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
416 PM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT... life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE... HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK across northern coastal areas of
  Puerto Rico.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through saturday
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory is cancelled. 

* 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. 

&&

$$

VIZ001-210430-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
416 PM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

521 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210117
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
917 PM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-210930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
917 PM AST Fri Feb 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT... Life-threatening rip current.

* WHERE... Across the all north coast of Puerto Rico, including
  the Northwestern and northeastern, Culebra And St. Thomas and
  adjacent Islands..

* WHEN...Remains through saturday afternoon. 

* 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.

&&

$$

306 
WHCA42 TJSJ 210635
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
235 AM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
235 AM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John.
  
* 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.

&&

$$

437 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211409
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
1009 AM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-212200-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260221T2200Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
1009 AM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. 

* 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.

&&

$$

197 
WHCA42 TJSJ 211942
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
342 PM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-220345-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
342 PM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. 

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to 
  return to safety. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

638 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220126
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
926 PM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-220930-
/O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
926 PM AST Sat Feb 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...From the northwest to northeast coast of Puerto Rico, 
  Culebra, St. Thomas, and St. John. 

* 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.

&&

$$

703 
WHCA42 TJSJ 220618
CFWSJU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service San Juan PR
218 AM AST Sun Feb 22 2026

PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-220730-
/O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260222T1000Z/
San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-
Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra-
St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands-
218 AM AST Sun Feb 22 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

However, beach goers should exercise caution across the north and
east-facing beaches of the islands as there is a moderate risk of
rip currents.

$$