Rip Current Statement Puerto Rico | Effective 03/31/2026 18:35

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued March 31 at 9:35PM AST until April 2 at 6:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 2:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10-15 ft. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip current. * WHERE... For the HIGH SURF ADVISORY, the most vulnerable areas for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187, Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza; Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Bario Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta; Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK Vieques. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory remains until 6 PM AST wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk remains 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.
Area Description: 
Vieques
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Juan PR