High Surf Delays Barge Salvage in San Juan, Puerto Rico
High Surf Delays Barge Salvage in San Juan, Puerto Rico
US · Published Feb 11, 2026
• High surf is delaying the salvage of a grounded barge in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• The Coast Guard warns of 12-15 foot waves, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the northern shoreline.
• Multiple beaches have a no-swim order in effect through Thursday due to dangerous sea conditions.
Rough seas hinder barge salvage in San Juan
Rough sea conditions are delaying efforts to salvage a grounded tank barge at San Juan's harbor entrance in Puerto Rico.
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