Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate E wind around 8mph 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.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 10s with moderate E wind around 10mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and 9mph E winds. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with 9mph from the E. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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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 2-3ft with a 11.65s swell period. Wind is E at 10mph 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 2-3ft, 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
