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La Bomba Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

San Juan6-7ftLa Ocho6-7ftPine Grove5-6ft
La Bomba surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
12mph
ENE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.5ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 18-9ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 6-7ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|9-12mph ENE
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, 9mph E winds, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|8-13mph E
Fri, Apr 35-6ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 5-6ft and poor - fair with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|9-11mph E
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Sun
6ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

La Bomba Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

La Bomba is a powerful reef break located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico near the Dorado area, facing SSW and picking up swells that wrap around the island's geography. The spot is known for delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that can produce heavy barrels when conditions align, making it a favorite among experienced Puerto Rican surfers seeking quality reef performance. Its exposed orientation means it can light up with consistency during winter North Atlantic swells, rewarding those willing to navigate its challenging setup.

Shallow reefStrong currentsSharp coralLocalismUnpredictable sets

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

La Bomba Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Bomba?
The current wave height at La Bomba is 6-7ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the La Bomba surf forecast?
Our La Bomba 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 La Bomba?
The current breaking wave height at La Bomba is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.5ft 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 La Bomba?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf La Bomba is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.