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Parking Lots Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Antonio's6-7ftSandy Beach - Puerto Rico6-7ftPuntas5-6ft
Parking Lots surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
14mph
ENE / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on NNE swell at 10s with 12mph from the ENE. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 18mph and poor by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|12-18mph ENE
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 10mph E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|7-13mph ENE
Fri, Apr 33-4ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 11mph ENE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|11-12mph ENE
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Sun
3ft
Swell building Sun, Apr 5Fair

10s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Parking Lots Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Parking Lots is a popular surf spot on Puerto Rico's northwest coast near Rincón, known for its consistent beach break waves that peel nicely during the winter swell season. The spot faces south along its transect but receives excellent northwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the coastline, producing punchy, hollow peaks ideal for shortboarding and bodyboarding. Its accessibility and reliable surf make it a go-to destination for locals and traveling surfers exploring Puerto Rico's world-class northwest surf corridor.

Strong currentsCrowded lineups during peak swellOccasional shore breakRip currentsLocalism

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

Parking Lots Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Parking Lots?
The current wave height at Parking Lots is 5-6ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Parking Lots surf forecast?
Our Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots?
The current breaking wave height at Parking Lots is 5-6ft, 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 Parking Lots?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Parking Lots is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 10.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.