Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Puntas, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SW winds.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light ESE winds.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle E breeze.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Puntas is a reef/point break on Rincon's NNW-facing shoreline that produces quality waves when NW winter swells wrap into the area. The reef bottom creates defined peaks with both lefts and rights, rewarding intermediate surfers who can read the shifting takeoff zones. ESE trade winds provide consistent offshore grooming.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Puntas is 0-1ft with a 11.2s swell period. Wind is SSW at 3mph and 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 Puntas is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft S primary swell at 6s, a 0.9ft NE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft NE tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Puntas is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Puntas 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 Puntas. 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.
Puntas is a point with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Puntas is a reef/point break on Rincon's NNW-facing shoreline that produces quality waves when NW winter swells wrap into the area. The reef bottom creates defined peaks with both lefts and rights, rewarding intermediate surfers who can read the shifting takeoff zones. ESE trade winds provide consistent offshore grooming.
The prime season at Puntas 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 Puntas include shallow reef, rocks, sea urchins, strong currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Puntas 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
