Puerto Rico
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the ENE.
Best window·Tuesday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 17mph ENE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on E swell at 4s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with 10mph from the E. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 4s with gentle ESE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 17mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Montones is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.6ft 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
