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La Ocho Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

San Juan6-7ftLa Bomba6-7ftPine Grove5-6ft
La Ocho 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
7.4ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

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

Slim pickings today — 6-7ft and poor - fair with 9mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|9-12mph ENE
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with 9mph E winds and fair conditions. 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
11s NNE|8-13mph E
Fri, Apr 35-6ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 5-6ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|9-11mph E
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

La Ocho Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Fall

La Ocho ("Stop 8" on the old San Juan bus line) breaks at Escambron Beach, just east of Old San Juan. The reef produces a long, consistent right-hander that longboarders especially love — wedgy peaks with good speed that lengthen as the tide pushes up over the rocks. Very consistent November through May, making it one of the most reliable waves in the San Juan metro area. Walking distance from the cruise ship piers.

ReefSea urchinsCurrentsCrowds

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

La Ocho Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Ocho?
The current wave height at La Ocho is 6-7ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the La Ocho surf forecast?
Our La Ocho 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 Ocho?
The current breaking wave height at La Ocho is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.4ft 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 Ocho?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf La Ocho 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.