Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Domes, Puerto Rico. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light winds out of the WNW.
Mon, May 11: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 8mph E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with gentle E breeze.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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Domes is one of Rincon's most consistent reef breaks, named for the distinctive dome of the decommissioned BONUS nuclear reactor visible from the lineup. The NW-facing reef produces a quality right-hander with a shorter left, working on virtually any NW swell and breaking about 90% of the time during winter season. ESE trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean. A popular and crowded spot that can get a "toilet bowl" effect on bigger swells as wave energy bounces around the small bay.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Domes is Flat with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph and 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 Domes is Flat, produced by a 1.7ft NE primary swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 5s, a 1.3ft NNE tertiary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft W 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 Domes is Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Domes 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 Domes. 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.
Domes is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Domes is one of Rincon's most consistent reef breaks, named for the distinctive dome of the decommissioned BONUS nuclear reactor visible from the lineup. The NW-facing reef produces a quality right-hander with a shorter left, working on virtually any NW swell and breaking about 90% of the time during winter season. ESE trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean. A popular and crowded spot that can get a "toilet bowl" effect on bigger swells as wave energy bounces around the small bay.
The prime season at Domes 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 Domes include shallow reef, strong currents, localism, sea urchins, crowds during peak swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Domes 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.
