Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Surfers 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: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 7mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with 8mph ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph E winds.
Surfers Beach at the former Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla is part of the Caribbean's first World Surfing Reserve (Punta Borinquen). The reef produces consistent rights with shorter lefts, handling a wide range of swell sizes from NW through NE. Average wave height in season is 6-8 feet, with extended right-hand rides being the main draw. Gets crowded on weekends but offers quality waves for all levels. Minutes from BQN airport.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is 0-1ft with a 8s swell period. Wind is NNE at 11mph 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft SSW secondary swell at 4s, a 1.4ft NE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Surfers 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 Surfers 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.
Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Surfers Beach at the former Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla is part of the Caribbean's first World Surfing Reserve (Punta Borinquen). The reef produces consistent rights with shorter lefts, handling a wide range of swell sizes from NW through NE. Average wave height in season is 6-8 feet, with extended right-hand rides being the main draw. Gets crowded on weekends but offers quality waves for all levels. Minutes from BQN airport.
The prime season at Surfers 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) include strong currents, rip currents, occasional shore break, crowded during peak swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Surfers 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.
