Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Kikita Beach, 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. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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Kikita Beach is a mellow Puerto Rico shoreline break tucked along the island's north-central coast, facing south-southeast toward the Caribbean Sea. The sandy bottom produces soft, rolling waves that are particularly well-suited for beginners and longboarders, with summer Caribbean swells delivering the most consistent rideable surf. Its relatively sheltered orientation and calm character make it a pleasant escape from Puerto Rico's more crowded and powerful north-facing Atlantic breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Kikita Beach is 1-2ft with a 11.6s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph 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 Kikita Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft ENE primary swell at 7s, a 1.4ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft NNW tertiary 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 Kikita Beach is Saturday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 11.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Kikita Beach 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 Kikita Beach. 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.
Kikita Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Kikita Beach is a mellow Puerto Rico shoreline break tucked along the island's north-central coast, facing south-southeast toward the Caribbean Sea. The sandy bottom produces soft, rolling waves that are particularly well-suited for beginners and longboarders, with summer Caribbean swells delivering the most consistent rideable surf. Its relatively sheltered orientation and calm character make it a pleasant escape from Puerto Rico's more crowded and powerful north-facing Atlantic breaks.
The prime season at Kikita Beach is summer, 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 Kikita Beach include strong currents, sea urchins, occasional boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Kikita Beach 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.
