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Cibuco Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Las Pasas4-5ftLos Tubos7-8ftKikita Beach7-8ft
Cibuco surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
10mph
ENE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.3ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 315-6ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with 8mph from the E and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|7-12mph E
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Fair

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on NNE swell at 11s with light winds out of the ESE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|5-13mph ESE
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Forecast Charts

Cibuco Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

Cibuco is a rivermouth break on the north coast of Puerto Rico, located where the Río Cibuco meets the Atlantic Ocean near Vega Baja. The spot picks up north and northwest groundswells generated by winter Atlantic storms, producing fun, punchy waves that can barrel nicely when the sandbars align after river outflow shapes the bottom. Its off-the-beaten-path feel keeps crowds minimal, making it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore beyond Puerto Rico's more famous northern breaks.

Strong currentsShifting sandbarsRiver outflow after heavy rainWater quality concerns after rainfallRip currents

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

Cibuco Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cibuco?
The current wave height at Cibuco is 5-6ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Cibuco surf forecast?
Our Cibuco 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 Cibuco?
The current breaking wave height at Cibuco is 5-6ft, produced by a 7.3ft 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 Cibuco?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cibuco is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.