Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 19mph.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 19mph.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hallows, 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: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 4s and 19mph ENE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 8mph from the ESE and poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 8s with 9mph from the ESE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 22mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with 9mph ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 4s with 8mph from the ENE. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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Hallows is a reef break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, picking up south-southwest swells that wrap into the break with punchy, hollow sections. The SSW-facing exposure means it comes alive during winter groundswells generated in the South Atlantic, delivering fast, powerful waves over a sharp reef bottom. Its relatively secluded position and demanding conditions keep the lineup manageable for those willing to make the effort.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hallows is 0-1ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is ENE at 19mph. 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 Hallows is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hallows is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hallows works best with a N swell and S 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 Hallows. 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.
Hallows is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Hallows is a reef break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, picking up south-southwest swells that wrap into the break with punchy, hollow sections. The SSW-facing exposure means it comes alive during winter groundswells generated in the South Atlantic, delivering fast, powerful waves over a sharp reef bottom. Its relatively secluded position and demanding conditions keep the lineup manageable for those willing to make the effort.
The prime season at Hallows 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 Hallows include shallow reef, sharp coral, strong currents, localism, rocks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hallows 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).
