Forecast Discussion

07/17/2026

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

Discussion Valid from 6:00 AM 17/07/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

The ridge of the strong Atlantic high-pressure
system will sustain stable weather conditions.
Shallow moisture in the lower layers will also
restrict significant rainfall and generally
dry conditions will prevail.

Otherwise, the Saharan Dust concentration will
vary during this forecast period. This will
reduce the visibility a bit and bring air
of a lower quality. Sensitive people to
changes in the air quality must take
this into account.

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. Generally moderate seas are noted
over the east to northwest coastal areas with seas
of 4 to 6, locally 7 feet.

Small Craft operators must exercise caution over
the east to northwest coastal sections...

Next Update 18/07/2026