DMA Marine Forecast

08/15/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 14/08/2026 to 15/08/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
Shallow moisture is present in the regional
atmosphere. Therefore, mostly dry weather
will prevail during this forecast period.
Saharan Dust will induce hazy skies during
the next few days.

Smooth to slight seas are noted on the
protected south sections. Slight to moderate
seas are noted on the exposed south sides.
Moderate to fairly rough seas are noted
over the east to northwest coastal sections.

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

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 12 TO 20 KM IN 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 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: 4 TO 8 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 TO 8 SECONDS

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE EAST TO NORTHWEST
COASTAL SECTIONS IS IN EFFECT...

Next update will be issued 15/08/2026