High Surf Advisory
San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest
What: Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 10 and 13 feet and occasionally higher. Where: Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and localized beach erosion include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. When: For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Thursday night. Impacts: Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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.
Rip Current Statement
San Juan and Vicinity; Northeast; North Central; Northwest
What: Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 10 and 13 feet and occasionally higher. Where: Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla to Fajardo, Culebra, St. Thomas and St. John. The most vulnerable areas for high surf and localized beach erosion include Pinones along road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Cristiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio Obrero, Pueblo and Jarealito in Arecibo; La Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; and Ocean Park in San Juan. When: For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Thursday night. Impacts: Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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.
Rip Current Statement
Mayaguez and Vicinity; Culebra; St.Thomas…St. John.. and Adjacent Islands
What: Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 10 and 13 feet and occasionally higher. Where: Beaches of Rincon to Mayaguez & Culebra. When: For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Thursday Night. Impacts: Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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.
High Surf Advisory
Mayaguez and Vicinity; Culebra; St.Thomas…St. John.. and Adjacent Islands
What: Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves between 10 and 13 feet and occasionally higher. Where: Beaches of Rincon to Mayaguez & Culebra. When: For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains through Thursday Night. Impacts: Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. 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.