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Although I have been warned not to do so....I checked the weather report for our upcoming trip to SJ.
I happened to notice that there is a "high surf warning" and "small craft advisory" for SJ/STT right now through the end of the week with large swells and 6-8 foot waves.
Are there any locals out there who can verify this is actually occurring? Is this pretty common?
I had planned to rent a dinghy along the north shore during our stay (11 days to go!!) and was concerned about whether it will be too rough out there.
More importantly, I am really looking forward to some good snorkeling and don't want it to be spoiled by rough water. Any suggestions for good snorking on days when the swells are up? I was thinking Little Lamshur on the South Side and perhaps Francis Bay on the North.
Eric
Yes, this is actually occurring and yes it's pretty common. However, conditions change from one day to the next so checking this far out won't really be a predictor of what will be happening while you're here. It's especially rough along the north sides of the islands and in Pillsbury sound, but much calmer along the southern sides of the islands (STT and STJ, don't know about STX).
what about the cinnamon bay area - we arrive Tuesday - have any idea what the outlook is for then? will we be able to snorkel?
thanks!
You can look here for the marine forecast:
http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AM/730.html
The boyfriend took people out snorkling near Caneel today which isn't too far from Cinnamon and said there was no problem.
Two links I use - not Weather Undergroud though
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Charlotte+Amalie&state=VI&site=SJU
that's the week forecast.
Scroll down to "Marine Forecast" and you can get hourly predictions for wind direction, speed and wave height. The "North Swell" that happens...well....it will effect Cinnamon as it's on the North side of St John. If that's the case then head to Salt Pond. Recent earthquakes north of the islands have made things interesting in that regard.
http://www.srh.weather.gov/sju/marine.html
Select the left hand graphic.
The National Weather Service hasn't been wrong for me yet :). OR just get the San Juan Radar then type in an STT zip code - 00802 works 🙂
