Forecast Discussion

06/04/2026

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

Discussion Valid from 9:00 AM 04/06/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Atlantic ridge north of the area will weaken
and shift east through today, allowing to locally
fresh trade winds to strong winds and moderate seas
to dominate much of the local region by Fri morning.

Some moisture increase may induce a brief
shower in the early morning hours. However,
the stable atmosphere will hinder the development of
the rain producing clouds. Apart of a brief
shower, dry weather conditions will prevail
during this forecast period.

A moderate to high concentration of Saharan Dust
is still invading the regional atmosphere.
This will produce hazy conditions and induce
air of a low quality. People sensitive to changes
in the air quality must take this into account
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 quite rough
seas are expected over the east to northwest
coastal areas. Seas are here in the range of
4 to 7 feet, locally reaching 8 feet.

Small Craft operators must exercise caution over
the east to northwest coastal sections...
A Small Craft Advisory will likely be in effect
again by 6 PM as the building high pressure
ridge will produce a strong wind pattern...

Next Update 05/06/2026