DMA Marine Forecast

08/29/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 28/08/2026 to 29/08/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
No significant precipitation is expected at this
time as shallow moisture is present in the region.
A next tropical wave is about to enter the eastern
Caribbean. This will add moisture to the region
later today and during the weekend, likely
inducing a few brief showers by then.

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 sections.

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

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A PASSING
SHOWER IN THE MORNING

VISIBILITY: 25 KM

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 5, LOCALLY REACHING
6 FEET ON THE NORTH FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

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

Next update will be issued 29/08/2026