Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 31 at 4:44PM AST until April 2 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
PRZ013-010445-
/O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260402T2200Z/Vieques-439 PM AST
Tue Mar 31 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of around
10 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life- threatening rip
current.
* WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the north-facing coastline of
Vieques. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK the north-facing beaches of
Vieques.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST wednesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk now through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...FOR THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough
surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result in
localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions. FOR THE HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it
becomes difficult to return to safety.
Instruction:
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain
calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Area Description:
Vieques
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR
Sender: