DMA Marine Forecast

12/22/2024

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

Marine Forecast valid from 22/12/2024 to 23/12/2024

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

No significant weather features.
Shallow moisture is present in the
region and this will sustain generally
dry weather conditions. No significant
rainfall is expected and generally dry
weather will prevail during this forecast
period.

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

WINDS : MAINLY EAST AT 10 TO 20 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 30 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 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 6 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 TO 7 SECONDS

OPERATORS OF SMALL VESSELS MUST EXERCISE
CAUTION ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL
SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 23/12/2024