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Inches Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

El Cocal2-3ftLa Pared6-7ftPine Grove5-6ft
Inches surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.5s
Wind
8mph
NNE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 7sE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate NNE wind around 7mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|7-12mph NNE
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with 7mph from the NNE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|7-12mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Inches Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer

Inches is one of the best left points in Puerto Rico, located on the south coast near Patillas where the reef produces barrels that can peel for 100+ yards on a good day. The name comes from both the typically small wave size (it's inconsistent) and the inches of water depth over the sharp coral reef. Works primarily on SE and S hurricane swells during summer/fall. Fire coral is a serious hazard — booties and a reef-safe approach are essential.

Fire coralExtremely shallow reefSea urchinsStrong currentsCrowds on south swells

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

Inches Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Inches?
The current wave height at Inches is Flat with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is NNE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Inches surf forecast?
Our Inches 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 Inches?
The current breaking wave height at Inches is Flat, produced by a 0.3ft E primary swell at 7s, a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Inches?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Inches is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 0ft waves, a 4.7s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.