DMA Marine Forecast

03/28/2025

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

Marine Forecast valid from 28/03/2025 to 29/03/2025

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...
The Atlantic high pressure will support
fresh to strong winds, at times reaching
near gale force winds in gusts. Otherwise,
patches of low level clouds will move over
the region and could induce a brief shower
over parts of the island. However, no
significant rainfall is expected.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected
or sheltered sites. Slight to moderate seas
are noted on the south sides with seas of
1 to 3 feet. Generally moderate seas are
noted on the east to northwest coastal
sections.

WINDS : EAST AT 15 TO 22 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 25 KM

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

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 07 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 29/03/2025