Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Crash Boat for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Crash Boat, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, Jul 1: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and poor with 7mph from the ESE.
Thu, Jul 2: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: flat–flatft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Crash Boat is a sheltered beach break in Aguadilla where sunken Navy dock pilings have created a sandbar that produces fun right-handers — considered the best sand-bottom break in Puerto Rico when it's working. The protected cove doesn't turn on often, but on W and NW swells it can produce extended overhead rides. Named for the military rescue boats that once launched from its pier at Ramey Air Force Base. Gas Chambers, the heavy expert-only reef break, is just around the corner.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Crash Boat is Flat with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is NNW at 5mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Crash Boat is Flat, produced by a 1.3ft ENE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft SSW tertiary swell at 4s. 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 Crash Boat is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Crash Boat works best with a NW swell and NE 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 Crash Boat. 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.
Crash Boat is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Crash Boat is a sheltered beach break in Aguadilla where sunken Navy dock pilings have created a sandbar that produces fun right-handers — considered the best sand-bottom break in Puerto Rico when it's working. The protected cove doesn't turn on often, but on W and NW swells it can produce extended overhead rides. Named for the military rescue boats that once launched from its pier at Ramey Air Force Base. Gas Chambers, the heavy expert-only reef break, is just around the corner.
The prime season at Crash Boat 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 Crash Boat include submerged pilings, reef nearby, rip currents, sea urchins. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Crash Boat 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
