Marine Forecast

08/23/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 22/08/2026 to 23/08/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Lingering moisture and unstable air are still
present in the regional atmosphere. This can
induce a brief shower during the morning to
early afternoon hours. Dry weather is expected
during the afternoon and evening. A next tropical
wave will reach the eastern Caribbean later today
and will bring some additional moisture in the
region.

Moreover, slight to moderate concentrations of
Saharan Dust are expected during the next day
or two.

Smooth to slight seas are noted on the
protected south sections. Slight to moderate
seas are noted on the exposed south sides.
Generally moderate seas are noted over
the east to northwest coastal sections.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 12 TO 22 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A BRIEF SHOWER
AND A SLIGHT RISK OF THUNDER

VISIBILITY: 15 TO 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: AROUND 2 TO LOCALLY
3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: 4 TO 5, LOCALLY 6 FEET ON THE
NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 23/08/2026
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