DMA Marine Forecast

07/27/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 27/07/2026 to 28/07/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Lingering moisture of a tropical wave and an
upper level disturbance will induce some brief
cloudy periods during the morning and early
afternoon. Expect therefore some brief showers
during that time. Generally dry weather is
expected for the rest of the day.

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

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 15 TO 22 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A FEW BRIEF
SHOWERS POSSIBLE AND A SLIGHT RISK OF
THUNDER

VISIBILITY: 25 KM; DROPPING BELOW 10 KM
IN POSSIBLE SHOWERS

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 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

Next update will be issued 28/07/2026