Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jobos, 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, 11s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph from the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 11mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 11mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
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Jobos in Isabela is one of the most consistent surf spots in Puerto Rico, working year-round with a mix of reef, point, and beach break options. The main reef produces quality lefts for intermediate-advanced surfers, while the sandy section ("El Bajo") in the middle of the beach offers gentler waves for beginners. N and NW swells from the Atlantic provide the best conditions, and the spot hosts regular competitions. Gets crowded — respect the locals.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jobos is 1-2ft with a 11.4s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph 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 Jobos is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft NE primary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft N secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft SSW tertiary swell at 5s, a 1.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Jobos is Tuesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jobos 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 Jobos. 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.
Jobos is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Jobos in Isabela is one of the most consistent surf spots in Puerto Rico, working year-round with a mix of reef, point, and beach break options. The main reef produces quality lefts for intermediate-advanced surfers, while the sandy section ("El Bajo") in the middle of the beach offers gentler waves for beginners. N and NW swells from the Atlantic provide the best conditions, and the spot hosts regular competitions. Gets crowded — respect the locals.
The prime season at Jobos 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 Jobos include shallow reef, sea urchins, rocks, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jobos 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.
