Marine Forecast

05/03/2026

Departamento Meteorologico Aruba http://www.meteo.aw

Marine Forecast valid from 03/05/2026 to 04/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the Atlantic high pressure system
will maintain breezy conditions, with strong
to possibly near gale force winds in gusts.
A relative dry airmass in the region, is
limiting the development of significant
clouds, which can produce some rainfall.
Mainly dry weather will therefore prevail
during this forecast period.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected sites.
Slight seas are noted on the protected south
sections. Slight to moderate seas are observed
on the exposed south sides. Generally moderate
seas are noted over the east to northwest
coastal waters.

WINDS : FROM EAST DIRECTIONS AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES

VISIBILITY: 25 TO 30 KM

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FOOT
-IN PROTECTED SOUTH SECTIONS: 1 TO 2 FEET.
-ON THE EXPOSED SOUTH SIDES: AROUND 2 TO 3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 6, LOCALLY 7 FEET
SEAS ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

OPERATORS OF SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
OVER THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 04/05/2026





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