Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Little Malibu (Rincon) for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 6mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jul 2: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with light ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with light winds out of the ENE.
Sat, Jul 4: flat–flatft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E.
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 Flat with a 5.3s swell period. Wind is NW at 5mph 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 Flat, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft NNE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft NE tertiary swell at 9s. 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 Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 0ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
