Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Los Tubos, 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 9s 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 16mph.
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Los Tubos ("The Tubes") is one of Puerto Rico's most famous waves, a heavy reef break in Vega Baja that favors powerful barreling lefts. Described as a "mini Inside Sunset Beach," the thick deepwater peak drops in blind before the lip throws over, producing some of the best tubes on the island. A convenient paddle channel sits next to the break. The spot needs a substantial N swell to turn on properly and rewards tube-riding skills with long, hollow rides.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Los Tubos 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 Los Tubos is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft NE 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 Los Tubos is Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Los Tubos works best with a N swell and S 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 Los Tubos. 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.
Los Tubos is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Los Tubos ("The Tubes") is one of Puerto Rico's most famous waves, a heavy reef break in Vega Baja that favors powerful barreling lefts. Described as a "mini Inside Sunset Beach," the thick deepwater peak drops in blind before the lip throws over, producing some of the best tubes on the island. A convenient paddle channel sits next to the break. The spot needs a substantial N swell to turn on properly and rewards tube-riding skills with long, hollow rides.
The prime season at Los Tubos 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 Los Tubos include shallow reef, powerful waves, strong currents, sea urchins, heavy shorebreak. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Los Tubos 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.
