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, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 4mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle ESE breeze.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on NE swell at 6s — gentle E breeze.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 6s and gentle E breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 10.6s swell period. Wind is SE at 1mph 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 NNE 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 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.3s 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.
