Puerto Rico
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the E.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 11mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 11mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 11.65s swell period. Wind is E at 9mph and conditions are rated 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft N tertiary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft E 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.4s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
