Rip Current Statement issued March 17 at 3:25AM AST until March 18 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
13 feet. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK, life-threatening rip
current.

* 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. For the HIGH RIP CURRENT
RISK, from Aguadilla to Fajardo.

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

* 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.