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Jobos Surf Forecast, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Montones4-5ftDunes (Puerto Rico)5-6ftMiddles5-6ft
Jobos surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
9.7s
Wind
16mph
E / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
5.2ft @ 10sNE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Sat, Apr 45-6ft
Poor - Fair

Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|Calm
Sun, Apr 54-5ft
Fair

Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on NE swell at 10s with 10mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|10-13mph E
Mon, Apr 64-5ft
Fair - Good

Expect 3-4ft all day on NE swell at 9s with light SE winds — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|4-6mph ESE
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Wed
3ft
Swell building Tue, Apr 7Fair

9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Jobos Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

Jobos in Isabela is one of the most consistent surf spots in Puerto Rico, working year-round with a mix of reef, point, and beach break options. The main reef produces quality lefts for intermediate-advanced surfers, while the sandy section ("El Bajo") in the middle of the beach offers gentler waves for beginners. N and NW swells from the Atlantic provide the best conditions, and the spot hosts regular competitions. Gets crowded — respect the locals.

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

Jobos Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jobos?
The current wave height at Jobos is 4-5ft with a 9.7s swell period. Wind is E at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Jobos surf forecast?
Our Jobos 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 Jobos?
The current breaking wave height at Jobos is 4-5ft, produced by a 5.2ft NE 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 Jobos?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jobos is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.45s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.