Marine Forecast

07/31/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 30/07/2026 to 31/07/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Breezy conditions are expected for today,
supported by the Atlantic high pressure
system ridge. Shallow moisture is present
in the atmosphere, limiting the development
of rain producing clouds. Generally dry
weather will dominate during this
forecast period.

Otherwise, a moderate concentration of Saharan
Dust is expected for today, bringing air of a
lower quality and restricting the visibility.

Smooth to slight seas are noted on the
protected south sections. Slight to
moderate seas are noted on the exposed
south sides. Generally moderate seas are
noted over the east to northwest coastal
sections.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 15 TO 20 KM IN SLIGHTLY HAZY SKIES

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FOOT
-IN PROTECTED SOUTH SECTIONS: 1 TO 2 FEET.
-ON THE EXPOSED SOUTH SIDES: AROUND 2 TO
LOCALLY 3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: 4 TO 8 FEET, LOCALLY REACHING
9 FEET ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 TO 7 SECONDS

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE EAST TO NORTHWEST
COASTAL SECTIONS IS IN EFFECT...
CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED ELSEWHERE...

Next update will be issued 31/07/2026
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