Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 17mph.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong ENE wind at 17mph.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Las Pasas, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 17mph ENE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 25mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 20mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s and 8mph SE winds. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 22mph and very poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with 8mph from the SE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 26mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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Las Pasas is a reef break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, tucked along the rugged shoreline near coordinates 18.4824, -66.3416. Facing southwest, this spot picks up northwest groundswells that wrap around the coastline during Puerto Rico's prime winter surf season, producing punchy, hollow waves with good shape. The relatively uncrowded lineup and scenic Caribbean surroundings make it a rewarding find for intermediate surfers willing to explore beyond the more famous breaks on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Las Pasas is 0-1ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 17mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Las Pasas is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Las Pasas is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 3.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Las Pasas works best with a NW swell and NE 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 Las Pasas. 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.
Las Pasas is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Las Pasas is a reef break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, tucked along the rugged shoreline near coordinates 18.4824, -66.3416. Facing southwest, this spot picks up northwest groundswells that wrap around the coastline during Puerto Rico's prime winter surf season, producing punchy, hollow waves with good shape. The relatively uncrowded lineup and scenic Caribbean surroundings make it a rewarding find for intermediate surfers willing to explore beyond the more famous breaks on the island.
The prime season at Las Pasas is winter, 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 Las Pasas include shallow reef, sea urchins, strong currents, rocks, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Las Pasas 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
