Rip Current Statement issued March 8 at 3:25AM AST until March 9 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…Large breaking waves of 8-10 ft. This will result in
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions

* WHERE… For the High Surf Advisory, the most vulnerable areas
for high surf and beach erosion include Pinones along Road 187,
Parcelas Suarez, Villas del Mar, and Villa Christiana in Loiza;
Fortuna in Luquillo; Pueblo and Tamarindo in Aguadilla; Barrio
Obrero, Pueblo and Jareaito in Arecibo; Las Boca in Barceloneta;
Machuca in Manati; Puerto Nuevo in Vega Baja; Ocean Park in San
Juan; and Barrio Espinal in Aguada.

* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory until 6 PM AST this evening.
For the High Rip Current Risk remains through late tonight

* IMPACTS…For the High Surf Advisory, High waves that can wash
over jetties and sweep people and pets onto jagged rocks. Rough
surf may also knock you down. Large breaking waves will result
in localized beach/dune structure erosion and dangerous swimming
conditions. For the High Rip Current Risk, rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,
where it becomes difficult to return to safety.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The peak of the swell is expected to reach
the northern coastline by midday and gradually subside through
late tonight.