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, 12s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 11s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 19mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 10s and 11mph from the E. 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 ENE swell at 8s and 11mph from the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on ENE swell at 8s with 11mph from the E. Onshore flow builds through the day to 18mph, bringing conditions down 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 11.65s swell period. Wind is E 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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft NE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft N tertiary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft E wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated 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.
