Hazardous Marine Conditions Expected for USVI and Puerto Rico Through End of the Week

Choppy seas and gusty winds will continue across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the end of this week. Marine weather alerts are currently in effect.

Hazardous marine conditions across the islands have occurred due to a northerly swell and strong winds out of the east-northeast associated with an area of high pressure. The powerful swell and gusty winds have caused large waves, an elevated risk of powerful rip currents, and the potential of minor beach erosion.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has issued warnings for portions of both U.S. territories. A High Surf Advisory, a Small Craft Advisory, and a High Rip Current Risk will be in effect through at least Friday.

“A northerly swell will continue to result in hazardous marine and coastal conditions for the rest of the week,” according to an update on Wednesday from the NWS. “An increase in winds will induce wind-driven seas, keeping hazardous marine conditions for the rest of the workweek,” the update continued.