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Surf Zone Forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Weather Service San Juan PR
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
PRZ001-220830-
San Juan and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Carolina, San Juan and Toa Baja
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
Showers with isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast 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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PRZ002-220830-
Northeast PR-
Including the beaches of Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Southeast 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.
$$
PRZ005-220830-
North Central PR-
Including the beaches of Arecibo, Manati, Vega Baja,
Vega Alta and Dorado
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy. Showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
Showers with isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ008-220830-
Northwest PR-
Including the beaches of Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy. Showers
with isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then cloudy.
Showers with isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered 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.
$$
PRZ010-220830-
Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Aguada, Anasco and Rincon
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ011-220830-
Southwest PR-
Including the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Guanica and Lajas
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast 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.
$$
PRZ007-220830-
Ponce and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Guayanilla and Ponce
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ003-220830-
Southeast PR-
Including the beaches of Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo,
Patillas and Yabucoa
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast 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.
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PRZ012-220830-
Culebra PR-
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast 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.
$$
PRZ013-220830-
Vieques PR-
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast 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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VIZ001-220830-
St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands VI-
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING...
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Southeast 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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VIZ002-220830-
St Croix VI-
349 PM AST Wed Oct 21 2026
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Southeast 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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