Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 30 at 9:29PM AST until April 4 at 12:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 30, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
12 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 are the exposed north-facing
beaches in Culebra and the northern US Virgin Islands. For the
High Rip Current Risk, along the north-facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk remains from Tuesday
morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory
remains from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM AST Wednesday.
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Culebra; St.Thomas...St. John.. and Adjacent Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov