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Gas Chambers Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Crash Boat0-1ftWishing Well0-1ftWilderness (Puerto Rico)6-7ft
Gas Chambers surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.25s
Wind
18mph
ENE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 14mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|14-18mph ENE
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate E wind around 11mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|11-18mph E
Fri, Apr 30-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 14mph ENE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|14-17mph E
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Forecast Charts

Gas Chambers Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Expert
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

Gas Chambers is one of the heaviest waves in Puerto Rico, producing world-class barreling tubes when it breaks — which only happens 5-8 times per year on major NW swells. Named for the churning whitewater effect inside the barrel, this expert-only reef break is located near the pier at Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla. Wave heights of 6-20 feet over shallow reef and rock make this one of the most dangerous and rewarding waves in the Caribbean.

Shallow reefSharp coralStrong currentsHeavy wipeoutsLocalismRocks

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

Gas Chambers Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Gas Chambers?
The current wave height at Gas Chambers is 0-1ft with a 10.25s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Gas Chambers surf forecast?
Our Gas Chambers 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 Gas Chambers?
The current breaking wave height at Gas Chambers is 0-1ft, 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 Gas Chambers?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Gas Chambers is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.