Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 10mph N winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SE.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph from the E.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle SE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle E breeze.
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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 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is N at 10mph. 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 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 8s, a 0.3ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 1ft waves, a 7.3s 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
