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Montones Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Jobos6-7ftDunes (Puerto Rico)6-7ftMiddles8-9ft
Montones surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.25s
Wind
15mph
ENE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on NNE swell at 10s with moderate ENE wind around 12mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 17mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|12-17mph ENE
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on NNE swell at 11s and moderate E wind around 9mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|9-17mph E
Fri, Apr 35-6ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on NE swell at 10s with 12mph from the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|12-16mph E
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Sun
5ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Montones Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Fall

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.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Montones Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Montones?
The current wave height at Montones is 6-7ft with a 10.25s swell period. Wind is ENE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Montones surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Montones?
The current breaking wave height at Montones is 6-7ft, produced by a 6.7ft NNE primary 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.
When is the best time to surf Montones?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Montones is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.