Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Tocones, 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. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph ESE winds.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 9s with 10mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
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Tocones is a reef break located on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near the town of Luquillo, picking up north and northwest swells that wrap around the island's Atlantic-facing shores. The spot produces fun, punchy waves that break over a shallow reef, offering both lefts and rights depending on swell angle and tide. Its relative seclusion compared to nearby El Yunque-area beaches makes it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore Puerto Rico's less-traveled eastern coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Tocones is 1-2ft with a 11.55s swell period. Wind is ESE 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 Tocones is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 1.5ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 1.4ft ENE tertiary swell at 7s. 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 Tocones is Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Tocones works best with a N swell and E 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 Tocones. 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.
Tocones is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Tocones is a reef break located on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near the town of Luquillo, picking up north and northwest swells that wrap around the island's Atlantic-facing shores. The spot produces fun, punchy waves that break over a shallow reef, offering both lefts and rights depending on swell angle and tide. Its relative seclusion compared to nearby El Yunque-area beaches makes it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore Puerto Rico's less-traveled eastern coastline.
The prime season at Tocones 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 Tocones include shallow reef, sea urchins, strong currents, rocky entry and exit. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Tocones 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.
