Marine Forecast

08/23/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 23/08/2026 to 24/08/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Moisture and unstable air induced by a tropical
wave that is crossing the region westward, will
induce some cloudiness during this forecast
period. Some scattered showers are likely
with also risk of some thunder.

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: 25 TO 30 KM

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 NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

Next update will be issued 24/08/2026





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