Marine Forecast

05/07/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 07/05/2026 to 08/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The Atlantic high pressure system will continue
to support breezy conditions with winds expected
to reach strong to near gale force in gusts.
Otherwise, a relative dry and stable regional
atmosphere will limit the development of clouds
that can produce rainfall. Moreover, Saharan
Dust will hinder the visibility for the next
few days.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected sites.
Slight seas are noted on the protected south
sections. Slight to moderate seas are observed
on the exposed south sides. Generally moderate
seas are noted over the east to northwest
coastal waters.

WINDS : FROM EAST DIRECTIONS AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES

VISIBILITY: 12 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 3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 6 FEET, LOCALLY 7
FEET SEAS ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 TO 7 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 08/05/2026

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