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Tres Palmas Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Steps BeachFlatDogman's1-2ftLittle Malibu (Rincon)5-6ft
Tres Palmas surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Good
Wave Height
8-9ft
overhead to double overhead
Swell Period
10.3s
Wind
14mph
ENE / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Very Good
Active Swells
Primary
6.7ft @ 10sNNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 18-9ft
Very Good

Dawn patrol is the move — 7-8ft on NNE swell at 10s with 12mph ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 18mph, bringing conditions down to fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|12-18mph ENE
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Very Good

Fun day ahead — expect 7-8ft waves on NNE swell at 11s with 10mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|7-13mph ENE
Fri, Apr 36-7ft
Very Good

Fun day ahead — expect 6-7ft waves on NNE swell at 10s with 11mph from the ENE.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|11-12mph ENE
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Tres Palmas Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Expert
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Winter

Tres Palmas is the premier big-wave spot in the Caribbean, an outer reef break that doesn't even begin breaking until swells reach double-overhead (8+ foot faces) and can hold 20-30 foot waves. Located just offshore from Steps Beach, the reef's proximity to the Puerto Rico Trench — the deepest point in the Atlantic, 30 miles away — helps focus long-period swells into massive peaks. Protected as Reserva Marina Tres Palmas since 2004, this is strictly expert territory with three distinct reef sections.

Shallow reefStrong currentsHeavy wipeoutsSea urchinsLocalismLarge surf

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Tres Palmas Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Tres Palmas?
The current wave height at Tres Palmas is 8-9ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is ENE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Very Good.
How accurate is the Tres Palmas surf forecast?
Our Tres Palmas 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Tres Palmas?
The current breaking wave height at Tres Palmas is 8-9ft, produced by a 6.7ft NNE primary 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.
When is the best time to surf Tres Palmas?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Tres Palmas is Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 8ft waves, a 10s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.