Puerto Rico
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph out of the E.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph out of the E.
Best window·Tuesday 9AM–12PM·2-3ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph out of the E.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 9mph from the ESE and poor conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph ESE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the SE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 4s with light winds out of the SE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
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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 0-1ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is E at 13mph. 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 Tocones is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.6ft 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 Tocones is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.2s swell period, and conditions rated 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. 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).
