DMA Marine Forecast

12/23/2025

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

Marine Forecast valid from 23/12/2025 to 24/12/2025

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the Atlantic high pressure
system is the main weather factor in the
region, supporting breezy conditions.
Otherwise, moisture in the airflow can
induce a passing shower over parts of
the Island during this forecast period.

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

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 10 TO 18 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH
A PASSING SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 25 TO 30 KM; BELOW 10 KM
IN SHOWERS

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FOOT
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 4 TO 6 FEET ON THE EAST
TO NORTHWEST COASTAL AREAS
-1 TO 2 FEET, LOCALLY 3 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDES
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 5 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 24/12/2025