Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Dunes (Puerto Rico) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dunes (Puerto Rico), 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: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the N and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph ESE winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 7mph from the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on N swell at 7s.
Dunes is a fun beach break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico near Aguadilla, where sandy dune-backed shores shape consistent and punchy waves that face toward the SSW-open Atlantic and Caribbean corridor. The spot picks up solid northwest swells during winter months, producing hollow, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers with quick barrels and steep drops. Its unique dune geography helps shape sandbars over time, making conditions variable but often surprisingly powerful for a beach break in Puerto Rico.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dunes (Puerto Rico) is 2ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Dunes (Puerto Rico) is 2ft, 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) is Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dunes (Puerto Rico) 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico). 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.
Dunes (Puerto Rico) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Dunes is a fun beach break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico near Aguadilla, where sandy dune-backed shores shape consistent and punchy waves that face toward the SSW-open Atlantic and Caribbean corridor. The spot picks up solid northwest swells during winter months, producing hollow, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers with quick barrels and steep drops. Its unique dune geography helps shape sandbars over time, making conditions variable but often surprisingly powerful for a beach break in Puerto Rico.
The prime season at Dunes (Puerto Rico) 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) include strong currents, shifting sandbars, occasional shore break, wind chop. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dunes (Puerto Rico) 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.
