Puerto Rico
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 18mph out of the ENE.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 18mph out of the ENE.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Margara, 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: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 18mph out of the ENE.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with gentle ESE breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 24mph and very poor by then.
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 moderate ESE wind around 9mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 4s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
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Margara is a south-facing beach break located along Puerto Rico's west-central coast, tucked near the municipality of Mayagüez. The spot comes alive during summer months when south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic and Caribbean storm systems push consistent, punchy waves into the shore. Its relatively uncrowded lineup and fun, workable peaks make it a rewarding find for surfers looking to escape the more trafficked breaks on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Margara is 0-1ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph. 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 Margara is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s. 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 Margara is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Margara 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 Margara. 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.
Margara is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Margara is a south-facing beach break located along Puerto Rico's west-central coast, tucked near the municipality of Mayagüez. The spot comes alive during summer months when south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic and Caribbean storm systems push consistent, punchy waves into the shore. Its relatively uncrowded lineup and fun, workable peaks make it a rewarding find for surfers looking to escape the more trafficked breaks on the island.
The prime season at Margara is summer, 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 Margara include strong currents, rip currents, shore break, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Margara 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).
