Puerto Rico
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 17mph ENE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with calm winds. 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.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with 10mph E winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 4s with light ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 17mph. 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 2ft waves, a 4.4s 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. 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).
