564  
FZCA52 TJSJ 232003  
SRFSJU  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN JUAN PR  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
 
PRZ001-240830-  
SAN JUAN AND VICINITY PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CAROLINA, SAN JUAN AND TOA BAJA  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY.  
HAZY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ002-240830-  
NORTHEAST PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF RIO GRANDE, LUQUILLO, FAJARDO AND HUMACAO  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ005-240830-  
NORTH CENTRAL PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ARECIBO, MANATI, VEGA BAJA,  
VEGA ALTA AND DORADO  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH, INCREASING TO  
AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH, INCREASING TO  
AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ008-240830-  
NORTHWEST PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF AGUADILLA, CAMUY, ISABELA AND QUEBRADILLAS  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
HAZY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
SCATTERED SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ010-240830-  
MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF AGUADA, ANASCO AND RINCON  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
HAZY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ011-240830-  
SOUTHWEST PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF CABO ROJO, GUANICA AND LAJAS  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ007-240830-  
PONCE AND VICINITY PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF GUAYANILLA AND PONCE  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ003-240830-  
SOUTHEAST PR-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF ARROYO, GUAYAMA, MAUNABO,  
PATILLAS AND YABUCOA  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. HAZY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ012-240830-  
CULEBRA PR-  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
PRZ013-240830-  
VIEQUES PR-  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
VIZ001-240830-  
ST THOMAS, ST JOHN AND ADJACENT ISLANDS VI-  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. HAZY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
 
VIZ002-240830-  
ST CROIX VI-  
403 PM AST THU JUL 23 2026  
   
FRIDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. HAZY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.  
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS. EAST 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.  
 
 
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