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Kikita Beach Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Kikita Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
10mph
ENE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.3ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 17-8ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, moderate E wind around 7mph, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|7-12mph E
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NNE swell at 11s with light winds out of the ESE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|5-13mph ESE
Fri, Apr 35-6ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with light winds out of the E. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|7-11mph E
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Kikita Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Summer

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.

Strong currentsSea urchinsOccasional boat traffic

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Kikita Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Kikita Beach?
The current wave height at Kikita Beach is 6-7ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Kikita Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Kikita Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Kikita Beach is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.3ft NNE primary swell at 10s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Kikita Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Kikita Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.