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Surf Zone Forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Weather Service San Juan PR
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

PRZ001-182015-
San Juan and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Carolina, San Juan and Toa Baja
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

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PRZ002-182015-
Northeast PR-
Including the beaches of Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

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PRZ005-182015-
North Central PR-
Including the beaches of Arecibo, Manati, Vega Baja,
Vega Alta and Dorado
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ008-182015-
Northwest PR-
Including the beaches of Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ010-182015-
Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Aguada, Anasco and Rincon
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 7 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then partly sunny.
                            Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ011-182015-
Southwest PR-
Including the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Guanica and Lajas
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny, hazy. Isolated
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ007-182015-
Ponce and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Guayanilla and Ponce
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ003-182015-
Southeast PR-
Including the beaches of Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo,
Patillas and Yabucoa
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ012-182015-
Culebra PR-
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ013-182015-
Vieques PR-
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

VIZ001-182015-
St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands VI-
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds around 20 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

VIZ002-182015-
St Croix VI-
421 AM AST Mon Aug 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................South winds 15 to 20 mph.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Hazy.
Scattered showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Northeast winds around 20 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.


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