DMA Marine Forecast

07/18/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 17/07/2026 to 18/07/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the strong Atlantic high-pressure
system will sustain stable weather conditions.
Shallow moisture in the lower layers will also
restrict significant rainfall and generally
dry conditions will prevail. Otherwise, the
Saharan Dust plume will induce 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
waters.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

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 7 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

OPERATORS OF SMALL CRAFT MUST EXERCISE CAUTION
OVER THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL REGIONS...

Next update will be issued 18/07/2026