Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at La Pared, 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph ESE winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the ESE.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with moderate ESE wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze.
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La Pared ("The Wall") in Luquillo is Puerto Rico's most accessible northeast coast break, a sandy beach break that serves as a learning wave most days but transforms into a powerful, hollow shore break a few times per year during north swell events. Located just a block from Luquillo's town square, it's popular with locals and visiting surfers alike. Fall hurricane swells from the N/NE can produce exceptionally powerful conditions that belie the spot's usually mellow character.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at La Pared is 1-2ft with a 11.5s swell period. Wind is ESE 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 La Pared is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft NE primary swell at 12s, a 1.5ft ENE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft N tertiary swell at 8s, a 2.8ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 La Pared is Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
La Pared works best with a N swell and SW 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 La Pared. 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.
La Pared is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. La Pared ("The Wall") in Luquillo is Puerto Rico's most accessible northeast coast break, a sandy beach break that serves as a learning wave most days but transforms into a powerful, hollow shore break a few times per year during north swell events. Located just a block from Luquillo's town square, it's popular with locals and visiting surfers alike. Fall hurricane swells from the N/NE can produce exceptionally powerful conditions that belie the spot's usually mellow character.
The prime season at La Pared is fall, 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 La Pared include strong rip currents, powerful shorebreak on big days, no lifeguards, crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our La Pared 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.
