Forecast Discussion

05/06/2026

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

Discussion Valid 05/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Breezy conditions will be maintained by the
Atlantic high pressure system. Winds are
expected to reach strong to near gale
force in gusts. Otherwise, a relative
dry airmass in the region will restrict
the development of clouds that can produce
some rainfall. Therefore, no significant
rainfall is expected and mainly dry weather
will prevail during this forecast period.

Furthermore, a slight increase in Saharan Dust
is expected, limiting the visibility while
inducing air of a lower quality. People with
respiratory sensitivities should be aware of
this feature.

Marine conditions:
Smooth seas are in place on the protected sites.
Slight seas are noted on the protected south sides.
Slight to moderate seas are noted on the exposed
south sides with seas of around 2 to 3 feet.
Generally moderate seas are noted over the
east to northwest coastal areas with seas
around 4 to 6 feet, locally reaching 7 feet.

Operators of small vessels must exercise
caution on the east to northwest coastal
sections...

Next Update 06/05/2026