Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Dunes (Puerto Rico) for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dunes (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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 12s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, Jun 25: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with 11mph E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 10s with 11mph from the E. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with 9mph E winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 5s with light winds out of the ESE. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
Dunes is a fun beach break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico near Aguadilla, where sandy dune-backed shores shape consistent and punchy waves that face toward the SSW-open Atlantic and Caribbean corridor. The spot picks up solid northwest swells during winter months, producing hollow, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers with quick barrels and steep drops. Its unique dune geography helps shape sandbars over time, making conditions variable but often surprisingly powerful for a beach break in Puerto Rico.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dunes (Puerto Rico) is 2ft with a 5.7s swell period. Wind is E at 15mph 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) is 2ft, produced by a 0.7ft NNE primary swell at 12s, a 0.3ft N secondary swell at 7s, a 2.5ft NE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dunes (Puerto Rico) works best with a NW swell and NE 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 Dunes (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.
Dunes (Puerto Rico) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Dunes is a fun beach break located on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico near Aguadilla, where sandy dune-backed shores shape consistent and punchy waves that face toward the SSW-open Atlantic and Caribbean corridor. The spot picks up solid northwest swells during winter months, producing hollow, fast-breaking peaks that reward surfers with quick barrels and steep drops. Its unique dune geography helps shape sandbars over time, making conditions variable but often surprisingly powerful for a beach break in Puerto Rico.
The prime season at Dunes (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 Dunes (Puerto Rico) include strong currents, shifting sandbars, occasional shore break, wind chop. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dunes (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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
