Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
10.45s
Wind
13mph
ENE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.1ft @ 10sN
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 317-8ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 7-8ft and poor with 22mph out of the NE.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s N|22mph NE
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor - FairDawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on NNE swell at 10s with 10mph from the ENE. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 18mph and poor by then.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|10-18mph ENE
Thu, Apr 25-6ft
Poor - FairNot the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with 10mph from the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s NNE|8-13mph ENE
Forecast Charts
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
SE
Season
Winter
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.
Strong currentsShore dumpRip currentsOccasional jellyfish
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico?
The current wave height at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 6-7ft with a 10.45s swell period. Wind is ENE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico?
The current breaking wave height at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 6-7ft, produced by a 7.1ft N 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.