Forecast

Weather Forecast for Curaçao and surroundings valid until Thursday midday 12:00 l.t., April 9, 2026.

Issued:
Wednesday April 8, 2026, 11:00 l.t. (15:00 UTC).

Weather:
ELLOW: A CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR ROUGH SEAS IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL COASTAL SECTIONS OF CURAÇAO. Weather: Mostly cloudy skies will prevail, although overall conditions are expected to remain fair and dry, accompanied by fresh to strong winds. By tomorrow, a plume of fine Saharan dust is forecast, leading to hazy skies. Forecast high will be 30ºC and the low will be 26ºC. Sunrise will occur at 06:27 and sunset at 18:48.

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:
Persisting atmospheric moisture continues to support some cloud development, but the prevailing southeasterly flow will maintain generally fair and dry conditions across the island over the next 24 hours. The tightening pressure gradient associated with the Atlantic high remains significant, sustaining fresh to strong winds, with peak gusts expected from late afternoon into the night. A plume of fine Saharan dust is also forecast to reach the area tomorrow, resulting in hazy skies.

Sea conditions:
Moderate to quite rough over open waters with wave heights between 1.5 and 2.5 meters (4 and 8 feet). Due to a combination of locally wind-generated waves and incoming northeasterly swells, conditions are expected to become increasingly unsettled around our island with wave heights of up to 3 meters (9 feet). As a result, a cautionary statement for rough seas (Code Yellow) remains in effect. Mariners operating small vessels should navigate with caution and swimmers are urged to remain vigilant and avoid venturing far from shore.

Special features:
None.

Outlook until Friday midday:
Partly cloudy will prevail with generally dry conditions, gradually decreasing winds and slightly hazy skies.

Forecaster:
Kasmani.

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