Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Middles for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Middles, 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: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 7s with 7mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jul 2: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 8s with 7mph ESE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the NE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s with gentle ESE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on N swell at 7s and moderate E wind around 8mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Middles is one of the best surfing spots in Puerto Rico, a fast, barreling right-hander over rocky reef that has hosted the Rip Curl Pro Search and Corona Pro Surf Competition. Located behind the dunes north of Isabela, the wave is powerful and demanding, producing world-class barrels on N to NW swells. The exposed north-facing reef picks up virtually any Atlantic swell, making it one of the most consistent quality waves on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Middles is 2ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Middles is 2ft, produced by a 1.3ft ENE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft SSW tertiary swell at 4s. 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 Middles is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Middles 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 Middles. 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.
Middles is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Middles is one of the best surfing spots in Puerto Rico, a fast, barreling right-hander over rocky reef that has hosted the Rip Curl Pro Search and Corona Pro Surf Competition. Located behind the dunes north of Isabela, the wave is powerful and demanding, producing world-class barrels on N to NW swells. The exposed north-facing reef picks up virtually any Atlantic swell, making it one of the most consistent quality waves on the island.
The prime season at Middles 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 Middles include rocky reef, strong currents, powerful waves, sea urchins, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Middles 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.
