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Conditions today

North coast
Likely choppy
East coast
Likely choppy
South coast
Likely smooth
West coast
Likely smooth
  • 78°F scattered showers and thunderstorms
  • 13 mph WSW
  • 3.3 ft N
  • Low tide 11:42 pm
  • Rip current risk Low
  • Rain 1.88 in expected, next 48 hours

Heavy rain expected. Runoff can cloud the water and make some roads and beach access worse. See the “After rain” notes on each beach page.

Offshore wind: the water near shore can look flat, but that wind can push floats, kayaks, paddleboards and tired swimmers away from the beach.

Sources and times
  • Weather and wind: National Weather Service, 10:00 pm
  • Waves: Waves about 3.3 ft from the north (NOAA buoy 41056, 8:10 pm)
  • Tides: NOAA tide predictions, Esperanza. Next high 8:09 am (0.9 ft). Next low 11:42 pm (0.2 ft)
  • Rip current risk: National Weather Service surf zone forecast, issued 4:51 pm. Surf height around 3 feet (full bulletin)
  • Rain: National Weather Service forecast, 9:40 pm. A forecast, not a measurement of rain that has fallen.

Descriptions of the water, not a safety rating. Conditions change quickly, so judge the water yourself before you go in.

Newest reading 10:00 pm

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4 beaches

Ceiba Tree Beaches

Beaches

A series of north-facing beach stops along the coastal road from Vieques’ Ceiba Tree toward the back of the airport.

Playa Grande

Beaches

A long, undeveloped beach on Vieques’ southwest coast, with golden sand, open-ocean views, and plenty of shoreline for walking.

High Clearance

Recent updates

The Bio-bay is now bright again!

Many establishments are closed or have limited hours for off-season

Thanksgiving is typically the start of the Vieques tourism season.

Punta Arenas “Green Beach”

Beaches

A remote west-coast beach with golden sand, views toward mainland Puerto Rico, and rewarding snorkeling.

High Clearance