Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 4mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 6s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NE swell at 6s with light E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on NNE swell at 5s with light E winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SE swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 1-2ft with a 10.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 1mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Indicators is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft S primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft NNE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft NE tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
