Forecast Discussion

05/22/2026

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

Discussion Valid from 5:00 AM 22/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the strong Atlantic high pressure
system will define the regional weather. Breezy
conditions will persist with winds expected to
reach strong to near gale force and on occasion
gale force in gusts. Otherwise, a dry and stable
airmass will limit the development of significant
clouds. Therefore, dry weather conditions will
prevail during this forecast period.

Furthermore, Saharan Dust will linger in the
regional atmosphere for the next day. This will
produce slightly hazy skies and induce air of a
lower quality in the region. People sensitive to
changes in the air quality must take the necessary
precautions to aviod health issues.

Marine conditions:
Smooth to slight seas are in place on the protected
south sites. Slight to moderate seas are noted on
the exposed south sides with seas of around 2 to
locally 3 feet. Moderate to locally fairly rough
seas are in place over the east to northwest
coastal areas with seas around 4 to 7 feet,
locally reaching up to 8 feet.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the east
to northwest coastal sections...
Marine users and sea bathers on the exposed south
sections must also exercise caution...

Next Update 22/05/2026