Marine Forecast

09/30/2023

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

Marine Forecast valid from 30/09/2023 to 01/10/2023

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION.

A mid to upper level disturbance moved further
west, away of the local region. However, lingering
moisture and the daytime heating could induce
a passing to brief shower over parts of the
island during this forecast period.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected sites.
Smooth to slight seas are noted on the south
sites. Generally moderate seas are in place
over the east to northwest coastal sections.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST, 12 TO 20 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A POSSIBLE
PASSING SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 25 KM

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FEET
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 3 TO 4, LOCALLY 5 FEET
ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS
-OVER OPEN WATERS: 3 TO 4 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : GENERALLY FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 12 TO 13 SECONDS

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION ON THE EAST TO
NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS DUE TO EAST TO
EAST- NORTHEAST MODERATE SWELLS...

Next update will be issued 01/10/2023


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