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San Juan Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

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San Juan surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
13mph
ENE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 316-7ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 17-8ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 6-7ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|9-13mph E
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on NNE swell at 11s with 8mph E winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|8-13mph E
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Forecast Charts

San Juan Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter

Located along the northern coast of Puerto Rico near the historic capital city, San Juan offers reef-driven waves that light up during the North Atlantic swell season from November through March. The NNW-facing exposure at these coordinates positions the break perfectly to receive groundswells generated by winter storms tracking across the North Atlantic, producing punchy, fast-breaking waves with good shape. This spot blends an urban surf culture with surprisingly quality surf, making it a convenient session for both locals and traveling surfers exploring Puerto Rico's vibrant north shore.

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

San Juan Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for San Juan?
The current wave height at San Juan is 6-7ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the San Juan surf forecast?
Our San Juan 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 San Juan?
The current breaking wave height at San Juan is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.7ft 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 San Juan?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf San Juan is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.