Puerto Rico
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.
Best window·Tuesday 7AM–10AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Table Top, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 4s and strong NE wind at 17mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 4s with light winds out of the SE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and moderate E wind around 11mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the E, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
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Table Top is an advanced reef break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast that produces heavy, powerful waves when NW winter swells line up. The reef bottom creates well-defined peaks that demand respect and experience. Less crowded than the marquee Rincon spots, it rewards skilled surfers with quality waves in a beautiful Caribbean setting.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Table Top is 0-1ft with a 3.9s swell period. Wind is NE at 17mph. 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 Table Top is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Table Top is Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 4.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Table Top 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 Table Top. 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.
Table Top is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Table Top is an advanced reef break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast that produces heavy, powerful waves when NW winter swells line up. The reef bottom creates well-defined peaks that demand respect and experience. Less crowded than the marquee Rincon spots, it rewards skilled surfers with quality waves in a beautiful Caribbean setting.
The prime season at Table Top 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 Table Top include shallow reef, sharp coral, strong currents, sea urchins, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Table Top 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
