DMA Marine Forecast

09/01/2025

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

Marine Forecast valid from 31/08/2025 to 01/09/2025

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...
A tropical wave is traversing the local
region westward, without any significant
weather. However, this feature will add
some moisture in the regional atmosphere
that will increase the chances for a
brief shower over parts of the island,
mainly during the morning hours.

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

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

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A BRIEF SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 25 KM; BELOW 10 KM IN POSSIBLE SHOWERS

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FEET
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: AROUND 3 TO 4, LOCALLY
5 FEET ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL AREAS
-AROUND 2 TO 3 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDES
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 3 TO 5 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : GENERALLY FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 5 SECONDS

Next update will be issued 01/09/2025