Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 4mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the E.
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: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E.
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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 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
