Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph from the WNW.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph from the WNW.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Indicators for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Indicators, 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. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph from the WNW.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle ENE breeze.
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Indicators is one of Rincon's heaviest waves, producing very hollow, fast right-handers that barrel over shallow coral reef. Named for the large exposed rock in the center of the lineup that "indicates" when larger sets are approaching, this break demands tube-riding ability and advanced wave knowledge. When the NW swell lines up, Indicators delivers some of the best barrels in Puerto Rico. ESE trade winds blow clean offshore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Indicators is 0-1ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph. 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 Indicators is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.3ft NE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.5ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Indicators is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 11s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Indicators works best with a NW swell and SE 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 Indicators. 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.
Indicators is a point with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Indicators is one of Rincon's heaviest waves, producing very hollow, fast right-handers that barrel over shallow coral reef. Named for the large exposed rock in the center of the lineup that "indicates" when larger sets are approaching, this break demands tube-riding ability and advanced wave knowledge. When the NW swell lines up, Indicators delivers some of the best barrels in Puerto Rico. ESE trade winds blow clean offshore.
The prime season at Indicators 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 Indicators include shallow coral reef, sea urchins, strong currents, heavy barrels, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Indicators 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).
