Puerto Rico
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph WNW winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph WNW winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pools for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pools, 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 moderate WNW wind around 11mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle ESE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light ENE winds.
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Pools is a beginner-friendly beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, picking up NW winter swells that wrap around the peninsula. The sandy bottom and relatively mellow conditions make it a good learning spot when bigger reef breaks in the area are firing. ESE trade winds blow offshore, keeping the faces clean.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pools is 0-1ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph. 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 Pools is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft NNE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.7ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s, 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 Pools is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pools works best with a NW swell and SE 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 Pools. 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.
Pools is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Pools is a beginner-friendly beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, picking up NW winter swells that wrap around the peninsula. The sandy bottom and relatively mellow conditions make it a good learning spot when bigger reef breaks in the area are firing. ESE trade winds blow offshore, keeping the faces clean.
The prime season at Pools is winter, 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 Pools include shallow water at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pools 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).
