Forecast Discussion

06/01/2026

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

Discussion Valid from 5:00 AM 01/06/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the Atlantic high pressure system
is building again and will produce fresh to
strong winds, reaching near gale force to
possibly gale force in gusts. 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 high concentration of Saharan Dust is invading
the regional atmosphere. This will produce hazy
conditions and induce air of a low quality for
the next few days. 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 02/06/2026