Marine Forecast



03/19/2024

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

Marine Forecast valid from 19/03/2024 to 20/03/2024

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION.

The relatively dry lower atmospheric
layers will support generally fair
weather conditions. Otherwise, the
tight pressure gradient in the
Caribbean will begin to slack
during this forecast period making
winds also relax a bit. Moreover,
Saharan Dust is restricting the
visibility in the region.

Smooth seas are in place on the
protected or sheltered sites. Slight
to moderate seas are noted on the
south sides. Moderate to fairly
rough seas are noted over the
east to northwest coastal waters.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 17 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS REACHING UP TO 33 KNOTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 15 TO 20 KM IN SLIGHTLY HAZY SKIES

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FEET
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 6 TO 7, LOCALLY 8 FEET
ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS
-OVER OPEN WATERS: 6 TO 7, LOCALLY 8 FEET
ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE
EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS AND
OPEN SEAS...

Next update will be issued 20/03/2024


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