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Cueva del Indio Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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Cueva del Indio surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
10.25s
Wind
12mph
ENE / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.9ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with moderate E wind around 10mph and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|10-15mph E
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on NNE swell at 11s and 8mph ESE winds. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|8-17mph ESE
Fri, Apr 34-5ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 4-5ft waves with 10mph 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 NE|10-15mph E
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Cueva del Indio Surf Spot Guide

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

Cueva del Indio is a raw and dramatic reef break located along the rugged limestone coastline of Puerto Rico's north shore, near Arecibo. The spot faces south toward the land, meaning it actually picks up northerly Atlantic swells that wrap and refract around the rocky headlands and caves carved into the coastline, producing powerful and unpredictable waves. Its remote, cave-laden terrain makes it a unique and visually stunning surf destination, though the technical rock-strewn lineup demands respect from experienced surfers.

Sharp rocksShallow reefUnpredictable swell refractionStrong currentsDifficult accessCaves and cliff edges

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

Cueva del Indio Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cueva del Indio?
The current wave height at Cueva del Indio is 5-6ft with a 10.25s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Cueva del Indio surf forecast?
Our Cueva del Indio 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 Cueva del Indio?
The current breaking wave height at Cueva del Indio is 5-6ft, produced by a 7.9ft 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 Cueva del Indio?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cueva del Indio is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.