Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Maria's, 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 calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 4mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 6s with light winds out of the ESE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 6s and gentle E breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NNE swell at 5s with light E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SE swell at 6s with light winds out of the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Maria's is Puerto Rico's most iconic wave, a world-class right-hander that peels along a shallow coral reef in Rincon. The spot hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship, putting PR on the global surfing map. The long, peeling right starts in a bowl section near an exposed rock and zips along the reef, with urchins and shallow coral making booties essential. East-southeast trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean through most of the winter swell season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Maria's is 1-2ft with a 10.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 1mph 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 Maria's is 1-2ft, 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 Maria's is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Maria's works best with a NW swell and SE 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 Maria's. 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.
Maria's is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Maria's is Puerto Rico's most iconic wave, a world-class right-hander that peels along a shallow coral reef in Rincon. The spot hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship, putting PR on the global surfing map. The long, peeling right starts in a bowl section near an exposed rock and zips along the reef, with urchins and shallow coral making booties essential. East-southeast trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean through most of the winter swell season.
The prime season at Maria's 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 Maria's include shallow coral reef, sea urchins, strong rip currents, crowds, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Maria's 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.
