Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wilderness (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, 11s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on NE swell at 9s. Expect 8mph ENE winds by the afternoon.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with light E winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 10s with 11mph E winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 8s and 11mph E winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with 11mph E winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Wilderness is a quality right-hand point/reef break at the bend between Puerto Rico's north and west coasts, at the end of the runways of Aguadilla's Rafael Hernandez Airport. Long right-hand rides offer both performance sections and barrel opportunities over flat rock bottom. Remote access via a bumpy road keeps crowds down, and a channel on the left side provides an easy paddle-out. SE trade winds blow offshore. Best January through April.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is 1-2ft with a 11.4s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph 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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft NE primary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft N secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft SSW tertiary swell at 5s, a 1.5ft ENE wind swell 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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is Monday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 5.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wilderness (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 Wilderness (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.
Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Wilderness is a quality right-hand point/reef break at the bend between Puerto Rico's north and west coasts, at the end of the runways of Aguadilla's Rafael Hernandez Airport. Long right-hand rides offer both performance sections and barrel opportunities over flat rock bottom. Remote access via a bumpy road keeps crowds down, and a channel on the left side provides an easy paddle-out. SE trade winds blow offshore. Best January through April.
The prime season at Wilderness (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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) include rocks, sea urchins, rip currents, remote access, shallow reef. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wilderness (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.
