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Chatarra Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Aviones8-9ftTocones8-9ftPine Grove5-6ft
Chatarra surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
8-9ft
overhead to double overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
13mph
ENE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.5ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 19-10ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 8-9ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|11mph ENE
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 7-8ft and poor - fair with 10mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|10-12mph E
Fri, Apr 36-7ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 6-7ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 12mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|10-12mph E
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Sun
7ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Chatarra Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

Chatarra is a raw reef break tucked along the eastern coast of Puerto Rico near coordinates 18.4553, -65.9667, facing SSW toward the open Caribbean and Atlantic swell windows. The spot picks up groundswells that wrap around the island's eastern tip, delivering punchy, powerful waves over a shallow reef that rewards experienced surfers with hollow, fast-breaking barrels. Its relative remoteness keeps crowds thin, making it a rewarding find for those willing to seek it out.

Shallow reefSharp coralStrong currentsRemote locationSea urchins

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Chatarra Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Chatarra?
The current wave height at Chatarra is 8-9ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Chatarra surf forecast?
Our Chatarra 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Chatarra?
The current breaking wave height at Chatarra is 8-9ft, produced by a 7.5ft NNE primary swell at 10s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Chatarra?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Chatarra is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 9.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.