Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph from the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 21mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph from the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 23mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 9s with 8mph ESE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 22mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 9mph ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 25mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 11.6s swell period. Wind is E at 11mph 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 Margara 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 Margara is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.45s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
