Rip Current — Northwest, Puerto Rico

2014-12-12 · Northwest, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A 59-year old male tourist from California died while snorkeling at Ensenada beach.

Wider weather episode

A large, long period northerly swells of 7 to 9 feet affected the Atlantic waters. A high surf advisory and coastal flood advisory were in effect for the north facing coasts of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. A small craft advisory was also in effect for all the waters.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 548454. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.