Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Montones, 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, 11s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate ENE wind around 7mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 10s with moderate E wind around 10mph. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 8s with 9mph E winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with moderate E wind around 9mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
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Montones is a mellow beach break on Puerto Rico's north-central coast that works best during Atlantic swell season and trades reliable, forgiving waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The consistent sand bottom provides soft, rolling shoulders perfect for practicing fundamentals, while the SSW-facing orientation captures distant Atlantic swells that funnel down the coastline. This quiet, accessible spot offers a laid-back alternative to busier Puerto Rican breaks, making it a great choice for those seeking fewer crowds and mellower conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Montones is 1-2ft with a 11.4s 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 Montones is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft NE primary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft N secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft SSW tertiary swell at 5s, a 1.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s. 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 Montones is Monday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Montones 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 Montones. 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.
Montones is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Montones is a mellow beach break on Puerto Rico's north-central coast that works best during Atlantic swell season and trades reliable, forgiving waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The consistent sand bottom provides soft, rolling shoulders perfect for practicing fundamentals, while the SSW-facing orientation captures distant Atlantic swells that funnel down the coastline. This quiet, accessible spot offers a laid-back alternative to busier Puerto Rican breaks, making it a great choice for those seeking fewer crowds and mellower conditions.
The prime season at Montones is fall, 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 Montones include rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Montones 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.
