Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 11.6s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 Las Pasas is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft ENE primary swell at 7s, a 1.4ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft NNW tertiary swell at 8s. 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 Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
