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Domes Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

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Domes surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
14mph
ENE / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, moderate ENE wind around 12mph, very good 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|12-18mph ENE
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Very Good

Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on NNE swell at 11s with 10mph from the E. Size drops off to 3-4ft by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|7-13mph ENE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 10s and 11mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|11-12mph ENE
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Forecast Charts

Domes Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

Domes is one of Rincon's most consistent reef breaks, named for the distinctive dome of the decommissioned BONUS nuclear reactor visible from the lineup. The NW-facing reef produces a quality right-hander with a shorter left, working on virtually any NW swell and breaking about 90% of the time during winter season. ESE trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean. A popular and crowded spot that can get a "toilet bowl" effect on bigger swells as wave energy bounces around the small bay.

Shallow reefStrong currentsLocalismSea urchinsCrowds during peak swell

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

Domes Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Domes?
The current wave height at Domes is 6-7ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the Domes surf forecast?
Our Domes 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 Domes?
The current breaking wave height at Domes is 6-7ft, produced by a 6.7ft 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 Domes?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Domes is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.