Puerto Rico
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the NE.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the NE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Wishing Well for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wishing Well, 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, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph out of the NE.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle SE breeze.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the E. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light ESE winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle E breeze.
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Wishing Well is a mellow beach break on the west coast of Puerto Rico, picking up NW winter swells that wrap along the coastline. The sandy bottom produces forgiving conditions suitable for beginners, with the east-southeast trade winds blowing offshore to keep conditions clean. A good option for less experienced surfers when the main Rincon reef breaks are too heavy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wishing Well is 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is NE at 17mph. 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 Wishing Well is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 8s, a 0.3ft S wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Wishing Well is Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 0ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wishing Well works best with a NW 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 Wishing Well. 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.
Wishing Well is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Wishing Well is a mellow beach break on the west coast of Puerto Rico, picking up NW winter swells that wrap along the coastline. The sandy bottom produces forgiving conditions suitable for beginners, with the east-southeast trade winds blowing offshore to keep conditions clean. A good option for less experienced surfers when the main Rincon reef breaks are too heavy.
The prime season at Wishing Well 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.
Every surf spot has its own hazards — rocks, rip currents, crowds, marine life, or changing tides. Before paddling out at Wishing Well, watch the break for 10–15 minutes, talk to locals when you can, and never surf beyond your ability level.
Our Wishing Well 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).
