DMA Marine Forecast

05/22/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 22/05/2026 to 23/05/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The ridge of the strong Atlantic high pressure
system will define the regional weather. Breezy
conditions will persist with winds expected to
reach strong to near gale force and on occasion
gale force in gusts. Otherwise, a dry and stable
airmass will limit the development of significant
clouds. Therefore, dry weather conditions will
prevail during this forecast period.

Moreover, a slight to moderate concentration
of Saharan Dust will linger for the next few
days, making for hazy skies.

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

WINDS : FROM EAST DIRECTIONS AT 15 TO 23 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES

VISIBILITY: 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 3 FEET
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 4 TO 7, LOCALLY 8 FEET
SEAS ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST- NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 SECONDS

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST
TO NORTHWEST COASTAL SECTIONS...
MARINE USERS AND SEA BATHERS MUST ALSO EXERCISE
CAUTION ON THE EXPOSED SOUTH SECTIONS...

Next update will be issued 23/05/2026