Puerto Rico
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.
Tue, Jun 30: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, Jul 1: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and poor with 7mph from the ESE.
Thu, Jul 2: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Fri, Jul 3: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: flat–flatft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 9mph from the E.
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 Flat with a 8s swell period. Wind is NNE at 11mph 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 Wishing Well is Flat, produced by a 0.3ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft SSW secondary swell at 4s, a 1.4ft NE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
