Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Little Malibu (Rincon), 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: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 4mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light E winds.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light E winds.
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Little Malibu breaks right in front of the Rincon Marina jetty, producing a hollow, fast right-hander over extremely shallow coral reef — as little as two feet deep at low tide. Despite the inviting name, this is not a mellow longboard wave; coral heads poke through the wave face on smaller swells and the reef is sharp and unforgiving. The adjacent Marina offers small sandy-bottom waves suitable for beginners, but the main reef break demands intermediate skills and reef awareness.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Little Malibu (Rincon) is 0-1ft with a 10.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 1mph and 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 Little Malibu (Rincon) is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft S primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft NNE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft NE tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Little Malibu (Rincon) is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Little Malibu (Rincon) works best with a NW swell and E 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 Little Malibu (Rincon). 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.
Little Malibu (Rincon) is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Little Malibu breaks right in front of the Rincon Marina jetty, producing a hollow, fast right-hander over extremely shallow coral reef — as little as two feet deep at low tide. Despite the inviting name, this is not a mellow longboard wave; coral heads poke through the wave face on smaller swells and the reef is sharp and unforgiving. The adjacent Marina offers small sandy-bottom waves suitable for beginners, but the main reef break demands intermediate skills and reef awareness.
The prime season at Little Malibu (Rincon) 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 Little Malibu (Rincon) include extremely shallow reef, sea urchins, coral cuts, jetty rocks, strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Little Malibu (Rincon) 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.
