Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 6mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light E winds.
Sandy Beach is a fun beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, offering accessible waves on sandy bottom when NW winter swells arrive. The mellow conditions make it suitable for intermediate surfers, and the sandy bottom is more forgiving than the coral reef breaks that dominate the rest of Rincon. ESE trade winds blow offshore here.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 0-1ft with a 4.05s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.5ft SSE primary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 9s, a 1ft N wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico. 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.
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Sandy Beach is a fun beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, offering accessible waves on sandy bottom when NW winter swells arrive. The mellow conditions make it suitable for intermediate surfers, and the sandy bottom is more forgiving than the coral reef breaks that dominate the rest of Rincon. ESE trade winds blow offshore here.
The prime season at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico include strong currents, shore dump, rip currents, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
