DMA Marine Forecast

02/02/2026

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

Marine Forecast valid from 02/02/2026 to 03/02/2026

...CARIBBEAN SEA & LOCAL REGION...

Local forecast:
No significant features at this time.
Expect moderate to fresh winds during
this forecast period. Shallow moisture
due to a stable airmass, will limit the
development of most rain making clouds.
Expect only a passing shower during the
morning hours. Otherwise, Saharan Dust
will continue to limit the visibility.

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

WINDS : MAINLY EAST AT 10 TO 18 KNOTS
WITH HIGHER GUSTS

WEATHER : PARTLY CLOUDY

VISIBILITY: 20 KM IN SLIGHTLY HAZY SKIES

WAVE HEIGHT:
-IN SHELTERED OR PROTECTED AREAS: AROUND 1 FOOT
-IN OPEN COASTAL REGIONS: 3 TO 5 FEET, LOCALLY
REACHING 6 FEET ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST
COASTAL AREAS IN NORTHWEST TO NORTH SWELLS
-1 TO 2 FEET, LOCALLY 3 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDES
-OVER OPEN WATERS: AT 3 TO 5 FEET ON THE NORTH
FACING SECTIONS

WAVE DIRECTION : FROM THE EAST-NORTHEAST

WAVE PERIOD : 7 to 9 SECONDS

OPERATORS OF SMALL VESSELS MUST EXERCISE CAUTION
ON THE EAST TO NORTHWEST COASTAL AREAS AS SEAS
ARE BUILDING DUE TO NORTHWEST TO NORTH SWELLS

Next update will be issued 03/02/2026