Marine Forecast

05/21/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 21/05/2026 to 22/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The strong Atlantic high pressure ridge will
rule the regional weather and continue to
produce breezy conditions. Winds are expected
to reach strong to near gale force and on
occasions gale force in gusts. Otherwise,
shallow moisture in airflow can induce some
clouds during the early morning and produce
a passing shower. However, no significant
rainfall is expected.

Moreover, a slight to moderate concentration
of Saharan Dust will linger for the next few
days, making for hazy skies.

Smooth to slight seas are noted on the protected
south sections. Slight to moderate seas are noted
on the exposed south sides. Moderate to locally
fairly rough seas are noted over the east to
northwest coastal waters.

WINDS : FROM EAST DIRECTIONS AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A PASSING SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 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 3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 7, LOCALLY 8 FEET
SEAS ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST
TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS...
MARINE USERS AND SEA BATHERS MUST ALSO EXERCISE
CAUTION ON THE EXPOSED SOUTH SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 22/05/2026





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