Forecast

Weather Forecast for Curaçao and surroundings valid until Saturday midday 12:00 l.t., May 16, 2026.

Issued:
Friday May 15, 2026, 11:00 l.t. (15:00 UTC).

Weather:
May 15, 2026, 11:00 l.t. (15:00 UTC). CODE YELLOW: CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR ROUGH SEAS. Weather: Clear to partly cloudy skies will prevail with generally dry conditions. Visibility may be slightly reduced at times due to light haze, while fresh to strong winds will continue to affect the region. Forecast high will be 32ºC and the low will be 27ºC. Sunrise will occur at 06:11 and sunset at 18:53.

Winds:
Easterly and moderate to fresh; force 4 to 5 (20 to 39 km/h, 11 to 21 knots). Occasionally strong to near gale in gusts; force 6 to 7 (40 to 61 km/h, 22 to 33 knots).

Synopsis:
A few embedded troughs over the region are contributing to slightly higher moisture levels, but the prevailing subsidence pattern will suppress significant cloud development, resulting in predominantly fair and dry conditions across our island. The high pressure difference associated with the Atlantic high continues to generate a strong and persistent wind regime. In addition, light concentrations of Saharan dust are present in the atmosphere and will lead to somewhat reduced visibility.

Sea conditions:
Moderate to quite rough with wave heights between 1.5 and 2.5 meters (4 and 8 feet). Above-normal wind-driven waves continue to affect the northern and eastern coastal sections, with northeasterly swells producing breakers up to 2.5 meters (8 feet). Elsewhere, seas are lower but may still be locally moderate depending on exposure. As a result, a cautionary statement (Code Yellow) for rough seas remains in force. Mariners are urged to proceed with caution and swimmers are advised to remain vigilant and avoid venturing far from the shoreline.

Significant tropical weather systems:
None.

Special features:
None.

Outlook until Sunday midday:
Partly cloudy with generally dry conditions, accompanied by increased haziness. The persistent tightening pressure gradient will continue to generate moderate to occasionally strong winds.

Forecaster:
Kasmani.

The next weather forecast will be issued on Friday 17:00 l.t. (21:00 UTC).