Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 31 at 4:44PM AST until April 4 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* 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 are the coastline of Rincon
and Aguada, especially Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH
RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory in effect from Wednesday
mornings through friday night.
* 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.
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:
St Croix
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov