Puerto Rico
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 6s 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 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light ENE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light E winds.
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 5.3s swell period. Wind is NW at 5mph and 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 0.9ft S primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft NE tertiary swell at 9s. 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 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
