DMA Marine Forecast

04/18/2024

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

Marine Forecast valid from 18/04/2024 to 19/04/2024

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION.

No significant changes made to the
forecast. The weak ridge of the
Atlantic high pressure system will
support a moderate to fresh, at
times possibly strong wind in gusts.

Otherwise, a disturbance at different
levels of the atmosphere will provide
the region with weak unstable conditions
and moisture. This will induce some
cloudy spells during this forecast
period with a passing to brief
shower. And, Saharan Dust will
induce hazy skies.

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

WINDS : GENRALLY EAST AT 12 TO 20 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A PASSING
TO BRIEF SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 15 TO 20 KM IN SLIGHTLY
HAZY SKIES

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FEET
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: AROUND 4 FEET ON THE
EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AROUND 4 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 TO 7 SECONDS

Next update will be issued 19/04/2024