High Surf — Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
2012-12-21 to 2012-12-25 · Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 23 years old surfer drowned at Maria beach in Rincon.
Wider weather episode
Large, long period north swells affected the Atlantic coastal waters and the caribbean passages. These swell resulted in rough and hazardous marine conditions between December 23-25. One surfer drowned due to strong rip current and dangerous surf conditions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 421204. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.