Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: flat–flatft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Sun, May 17: flat–flatft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 9mph from the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 19mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with 11mph from the E.
Tue, May 19: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 11mph from the E.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate E wind around 11mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 18mph.
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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 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 Crash Boat 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 Crash Boat is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 0ft waves, a 11.65s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
