DMA Marine Forecast

03/05/2021

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

Marine Forecast valid from 04/03/2021 to 05/03/2021

SYNOPSIS...The Atlantic high-pressure ridge is the dominant
feature across the region, inducing a moderate to fresh wind.
The high pressure is providing the area with a dry and stable
airmass that will aid in restricting precipitation across the
local region during the next 24 hours.

Seas will be slight to moderate on the south and
protected sites and moderate conditions prevail
on the east to northwest coastal regions.

WINDS : EAST- NORTHEAST, 12 TO 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 25 KM

WAVE HEIGHT:
IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FEET IN
OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 4 TO LOCALLY 5 TO 6 FEET ON
THE EAST TO NORTHWEST FACING SECTIONS...
OVER OPEN WATERS : 4 TO LOCALLY 5 TO 6 FEET ON
THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS...

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

SMALL CRAFT MUST EXERCISE CAUTION OVER OPEN
WATERS ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 05/03/2021