Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Aviones, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 10mph from the ESE.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph ESE winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
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Aviones is a fun reef break located along the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near Isla Verde, facing west and picking up north and northeast swells that wrap around the island. The spot produces punchy, hollow waves with good shape when winter groundswells push through, offering both lefts and rights depending on the swell angle. Its proximity to San Juan makes it a popular escape for local surfers seeking quality reef waves without a long drive.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Aviones is 0-1+ft with a 11.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 9mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Aviones is 0-1+ft, produced by a 1.8ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 1.5ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 1.4ft ENE tertiary swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Aviones is Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Aviones works best with a N swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Aviones. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Aviones is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Aviones is a fun reef break located along the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near Isla Verde, facing west and picking up north and northeast swells that wrap around the island. The spot produces punchy, hollow waves with good shape when winter groundswells push through, offering both lefts and rights depending on the swell angle. Its proximity to San Juan makes it a popular escape for local surfers seeking quality reef waves without a long drive.
The prime season at Aviones is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Aviones include shallow reef, sea urchins, strong currents, boat traffic, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Aviones forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
