Weather Observer Coop Program PR

From NWS
[Apr 9] 🚩⚠️🏖️ A High Risk of Rip Currents is in effect for the northern/eastern coastline of Puerto Rico and Culebra. Up to a moderate risk elsewhere. | [9 de abril] 🚩⚠️🏖️Un Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas está en efecto para la costa norte/este de Puerto Rico y Culebra. Riesgo hasta moderado en otras playas.

[March 31] A High Surf Advisory is in effect across portions of Puerto Rico, with the highest risk along north- and east-facing coasts. High surf can be life-threatening not only for swimmers but also for those near the shoreline, as waves can surge onto land and sweep people off rocks and coastal areas. Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from rocks, jetties, and cliffs, avoid turning their back to the ocean, and keep children away from hazardous areas. Conditions can change rapidly, and sharing this information can help prevent injuries and save lives. | Una Advertencia de Oleaje Alto/Fuerte está en efecto en partes de Puerto Rico, con mayor riesgo en las costas del norte y este. El oleaje alto/fuerte representa un peligro no solo para quienes nadan, sino también para quienes se encuentran cerca de la orilla, ya que las olas pueden irrumpir tierra adentro y arrastrar a las personas desde rocas y áreas costeras. Se exhorta al público a evitar rocas, espigones y acantilados, no darle la espalda al mar y mantener a los niños alejados de zonas peligrosas. Las condiciones pueden cambiar rápidamente, y compartir esta información puede prevenir accidentes y salvar vidas.

From NWS
🌊⚠️MARCH 22, 2026 Se esperan condiciones marítimas peligrosas hoy, con un alto riesgo de corrientes marinas a lo largo de toda la costa norte de Puerto Rico, desde Mayagüez hasta Fajardo, hasta tarde en la noche. El oleaje se mantendrá de hasta 7 pies en las aguas mar afuera del Atlántico, donde hay un Aviso para Embarcaciones Pequeñas vigente hasta el lunes a las 12 PM AST. Hazardous marine conditions are forecast today, with a high risk of rip currents along the entire north coast of Puerto Rico, from Mayagüez to Fajardo, through late tonight. Seas will remain up to 7 feet across the offshore Atlantic waters, where a Small Craft Advisory is in effect until Monday at 12 PM AST.

From NWS
Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east-facing beaches of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

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.

NWS San Juan PR