Rip Current — San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
2026-01-01 · San Juan and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
1
Direct deaths
2
Injuries
Event narrative
A 53-year-old man drowned at Ocean Park Beach after being pulled by a rip current while attempting to assist a family member in the water.
Wider weather episode
A northerly swell produced life-threatening rip currents along the northern beaches of Puerto Rico from late December into early 2026.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.