Surfers and beach lovers, buckle up for a wild ride across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands! We're looking at some seriously epic wave action that's going to keep adrenaline junkies and lifeguards on high alert.
Today and Wednesday are bringing monster swells around 6 to 8 feet with a high rip current risk that's no joke. The northern and eastern regions are getting hammered hardest - San Juan, Northeast PR, North Central, and the Virgin Islands are in for some seriously challenging surf conditions.
Coastal zones from Culebra to St. Thomas are experiencing east winds screaming between 15 to 20 miles per hour, creating perfect conditions for advanced surfers but absolute danger for casual swimmers. Life-threatening rip currents are likely, so if you're not a seasoned ocean veteran, stay on the sand.
The weather's looking mostly sunny with scattered showers adding some tropical spice to the mix. Expect dramatic sky conditions - sunny patches mixing with quick tropical rain bursts that'll keep things interesting.
By Thursday, things start calming down with surf heights dropping to around 5-7 feet. Friday and Saturday will see even mellower conditions with 3-5 foot waves and continued east winds around 10-15 mph.
Bottom line: Experienced surfers, this is your playground. Novices and casual swimmers, enjoy the view from the beach. The ocean is serving up serious power this week, so respect the waves and stay safe!