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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Feb 24, 2026, 11:55 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
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- Issued
- Feb 24, 2026, 11:55 AM CST (17:55 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 24, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 28, 2026, 1:45 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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986 WHCA42 TJSJ 241755 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 155 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251000- /O.NEW.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260225T1000Z-260226T2200Z/ /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260224T2200Z-260226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 155 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM AST THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 feet or 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 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM AST this evening 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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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112 WHCA42 TJSJ 242001 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 401 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251015- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260225T1000Z-260226T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260224T2200Z-260226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 401 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 feet or 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 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Thursday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, remains from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM AST Thursday. * 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$
214 WHCA42 TJSJ 250159 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 959 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260225T1000Z-260226T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260226T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 959 PM AST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM AST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 feet or 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 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, north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Thursday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, remains from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM AST Thursday. * 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$
098 WHCA42 TJSJ 250554 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 154 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-251700- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260225T1000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 154 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 feet and 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, through Friday afternoon. For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, from 6 AM AST this morning to 6 AM 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011>013-VIZ001-251700- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 154 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, and St. John. * 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. && $$ VIZ002-251700- /O.EXB.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260226T1000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 154 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
404 WHCA42 TJSJ 251352 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 952 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 feet and 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011>013-VIZ001-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Culebra-Vieques- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 952 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Culebra, Vieques, St. Thomas, and St. John. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-252200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260226T1000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 952 AM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. && $$
660 WHCA42 TJSJ 252053 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 453 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 PRZ012-VIZ001-261000- /O.EXB.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260226T1000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 453 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and the High Rip Current Risk, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, high waves that can wash over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-010-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 453 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 453 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260226T1000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 453 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. && $$
216 WHCA42 TJSJ 260106 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 906 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 906 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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-VIZ001-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260226T1000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 906 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AST FRIDAY... * 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 and the High Rip Current Risk, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, remains through Friday 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 906 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-261000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260226T1000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 906 PM AST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From Thursday morning 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. && $$
563 WHCA42 TJSJ 260707 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 307 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-261515- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity- 307 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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-VIZ001-261515- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.260226T1000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Culebra-St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 307 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM 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 current. * WHERE...For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY and HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, the most vulnerable areas for rip currents, high surf and beach erosion are the exposed north-facing beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory remains from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-261515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 307 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-261515- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.260226T1000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 307 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM AST THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...North- and east-facing beaches of St. Croix. * WHEN...From this morning 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. && $$
490 WHCA42 TJSJ 261352 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 952 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 952 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-262200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 952 AM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * 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. && $$
422 WHCA42 TJSJ 262057 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 457 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-270500- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 457 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. Additionally, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-270500- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 457 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * 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. && $$
599 WHCA42 TJSJ 270138 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 938 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-010-012-VIZ001-270945- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 938 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Jarealito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. Additionally, north-facing beaches of Culebra, St Thomas, and St John. For the High Rip Current Risk, beaches along the west to northeast coast of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 AM AST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Friday 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... A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-VIZ002-270945- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Southwest-Vieques-St Croix- 938 PM AST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * 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. && $$
667 WHCA42 TJSJ 270800 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-271600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...along the north and east facing beaches from northwest to northeast PR, Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...through late tonight. * IMPACTS...rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-271600- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 400 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Rincon and Aguada. * 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. && $$ PRZ011-013-271000- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 400 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of west-southwest Puerto Rico, and the north- facing beaches of Vieques. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ002-271600- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ St Croix- 400 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...the north- and east-facing beaches of St Croix. * 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. && $$
760 WHCA42 TJSJ 270923 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 523 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 PRZ011-013-271030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T1000Z/ Southwest-Vieques- 523 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-271730- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 523 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...along the north and east facing beaches from northwest to northeast PR, Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...through late tonight. * IMPACTS...rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ002-271730- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 523 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...life-threatening rip current. * WHERE...Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
169 WHCA42 TJSJ 271400 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north and east facing beaches from northwest to northeast PR, Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ002-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 1000 AM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...St. Croix, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
723 WHCA42 TJSJ 272042 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 442 PM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-280445- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 442 PM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north and east facing beaches from northwest to northeast PR, Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-VIZ002-272200- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260227T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-St Croix- 442 PM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...St. Croix, Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
979 WHCA42 TJSJ 280110 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 910 PM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-280915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 910 PM AST Fri Feb 27 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Along the north and east facing beaches from northwest to northeast PR, Culebra, St Thomas, St John and Adjacent Islands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
984 WHCA42 TJSJ 280745 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 345 AM AST Sat Feb 28 2026 PRZ001-002-005-008-012-VIZ001-280845- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260228T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest-Culebra- St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 345 AM AST Sat Feb 28 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS JSJ issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 12:11 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | JSJ | 15 days | |
| Feb 24, 11:55 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | JSJ | 62 hr |
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Sources
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