Surf's up, beach lovers! Hold onto your boards because Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are experiencing some seriously gnarly wave conditions this weekend.
We're looking at a high rip current risk that's no joke - life-threatening currents are likely in the surf zone. Most beaches will see massive waves around 6-7 feet today and tomorrow, with east winds howling between 25-30 miles per hour. It's like Mother Nature decided to turn the ocean into an extreme sports playground!
San Juan, Northeast PR, and the Virgin Islands should brace for the most intense conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies with numerous scattered showers, creating that classic tropical surf atmosphere. The surf will be wild - perfect for experienced surfers, but definitely not recommended for casual swimmers.
By Saturday, things will start to calm down a bit. Waves will drop to around 5-6 feet, and winds will ease to 15-20 miles per hour. Sunday and Monday look even mellower, with surf heights around 4-5 feet and gentler east winds.
Pro tip: If you're hitting the beaches, pay serious attention to local warnings. Those rip currents are no joke - they can pull even experienced swimmers out to sea in a heartbeat. Always swim near a lifeguard, watch the conditions, and when in doubt, don't go out.
Stay safe, stay stoked, and enjoy the epic wave action brewing in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands!