DMA Marine Forecast

09/13/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 13/09/2026 to 14/09/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
A mid to upper level disturbance is slowly
moving west over the eastern Caribbean. This
feature will induce some moisture and unstable
air that could generate patches of clouds over
the local region. These clouds will likely produce
a few showers with also a slight risk of thunder
during this forecast period. Saharan Dust will
linger in the region, inducing slightly hazy
skies.

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 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES 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 6 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 14/09/2026