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La Selva Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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La Selva surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
4mph
NE / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
8.0ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Fair - Good

Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on NNE swell at 10s with gentle ENE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|4-6mph ENE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on NNE swell at 11s with gentle E breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|4-7mph E
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Forecast Charts

La Selva Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Winter

La Selva is a hidden gem on Puerto Rico's northeast coast within the Northeast Ecological Corridor near Luquillo, accessed via a long dirt road and a mile-long walk through tropical vegetation. The mix of beach and reef break produces both lefts and rights, with a sandy right reef/point wrapping in on bigger N/NE swells. The backdrop of El Yunque rainforest makes it one of the most scenic surf spots on the island. Rarely crowded even when there are waves.

ReefDifficult accessIsolationCurrents

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

La Selva Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Selva?
The current wave height at La Selva is 4-5ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is NE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the La Selva surf forecast?
Our La Selva 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 Selva?
The current breaking wave height at La Selva is 4-5ft, produced by a 8ft 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 Selva?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf La Selva is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 5ft waves, a 11.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.