Marine Forecast

08/28/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 27/08/2026 to 28/08/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
A tropical wave is moving in the eastern Caribbean
and will induce some low level moisture in the
region as it moves west. This can induce a brief
morning shower. Generally dry weather will prevail
during the afternoon and evening. Otherwise, Saharan
Dust will linger in the region during this forecast
period, making for slightly hazy skies.

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 WITH A BRIEF SHOWER

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 6 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION OVER THE EAST TO
NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 28/08/2026
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