Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bridges for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bridges, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SE.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph from the E.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle SE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E.
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Bridges is a sandy beach break on the west coast of Puerto Rico that catches NW winter swells nicely, producing mellow, fun waves suited for beginners. The sandy bottom and relatively sheltered conditions make it a good learning spot when the heavier reef breaks in the area are too powerful. Easterly trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bridges is 0-1ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is N at 10mph. 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 Bridges is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.3ft NE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.5ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.5ft NE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Bridges is Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.9s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bridges works best with a NW 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 Bridges. 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.
Bridges is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Bridges is a sandy beach break on the west coast of Puerto Rico that catches NW winter swells nicely, producing mellow, fun waves suited for beginners. The sandy bottom and relatively sheltered conditions make it a good learning spot when the heavier reef breaks in the area are too powerful. Easterly trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean.
The prime season at Bridges 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 Bridges include occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bridges 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
