Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the E.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the E.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pine Grove for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pine Grove, 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, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 16mph E winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with 10mph from the ESE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 11mph ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with 10mph from the SE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 19mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 4s with 8mph from the SE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 21mph and poor by then.
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Pine Grove is Puerto Rico's top beginner surf spot, a gentle sandbar break at the eastern end of Isla Verde beach in Carolina, near the Isla Verde Nature Reserve. Mellow enough for first-timers, it's where most San Juan metro surfers learned to ride. Surf schools operate here regularly, and the sandy bottom produces forgiving lefts and rights. Best in winter when N swells provide consistent waves. Lifeguards present during designated hours.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pine Grove is 0-1ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph. 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 Pine Grove is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.6ft NNE tertiary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pine Grove is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 3.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove. 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.
Pine Grove is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Pine Grove is Puerto Rico's top beginner surf spot, a gentle sandbar break at the eastern end of Isla Verde beach in Carolina, near the Isla Verde Nature Reserve. Mellow enough for first-timers, it's where most San Juan metro surfers learned to ride. Surf schools operate here regularly, and the sandy bottom produces forgiving lefts and rights. Best in winter when N swells provide consistent waves. Lifeguards present during designated hours.
The prime season at Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove include occasional sea grass, warm water marine life. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pine Grove 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).
