DMA Marine Forecast

01/12/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 12/01/2026 to 13/01/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
The Atlantic high pressure system will
support moderate to fresh winds, possibly
reaching strong winds in gusts. An upper
level disturbance in the eastern Caribbean
will account for a moist airflow to the
region. Occasional cloudy periods can
be therefore expected with a few brief
showers during this forecast period.

Smooth seas are in place on the protected
sites. Slight seas are noted on the south
sides. Moderate seas are noted over the
east to northwest coastal waters.

WINDS : GENERALLY EAST AT 12 TO 22 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A BRIEF SHOWER

VISIBILITY: 30 KM; DROPPING BELOW 10 IN SHOWERS

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FOOT
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 3 TO 5 FEET ON THE EAST
TO NORTHWEST COASTAL AREAS
-1 TO 2 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDES
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 3 TO 5 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 6 SECONDS

Next update will be issued 13/01/2026