Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: flat–flatft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Sun, May 17: flat–flatft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Mon, May 18: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 11mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate E wind around 11mph.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 11mph E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 18mph.
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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 Flat with a 11.65s swell period. Wind is E 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 Bridges is Flat, produced by a 1.4ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft N tertiary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft E wind swell swell at 2s. 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 7 AM to 10 AM with 0ft waves, a 8.3s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
