Marine Forecast

02/19/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 19/02/2026 to 20/02/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
No significant changes are expected in the
current weather pattern. A low moisture level
of the regional atmosphere will limit the
development of rain making clouds. Apart
from a passing shower in the morning, no
significant rainfall is expected.

Otherwise, a light to moderate concentration
of Saharan Dust is present in the regional
atmosphere.This will limit the visibility
a bit and bring air of a lower quality to
the region.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected sites.
Slight seas are noted on the protected south
sections. Seas are slight to moderate on the
exposed south sections. Generally moderate
seas are noted over the east to northwest
coastal waters in moderate north swells.

WINDS : MAINLY EAST AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 20 KM IN SLIGHTLY HAZY SKIES

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

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION ON THE EAST TO
NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS DUE TO MODERATE
NORTH SWELLS...
MARINE USERS AND SWIMMERS/BEACHGOERS MUST
ALSO EXERCISE CAUTION ON THE EXPOSED
SOUTH SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 20/02/2026

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