Swell Intel

El Unico Surf Forecast

Puerto Rico

El Unico surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
10.35s
Wind
4mph
SE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.2ft @ 10sNE

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Winter

El Unico is a hidden gem tucked along Puerto Rico's northwest coast, offering powerful reef-driven waves that peel with consistency when northwest swells wrap into its southwest-facing takeoff zone. The break rewards surfers who can read its technical sections, delivering hollow and punchy rides that reflect the raw energy channeled by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic swell windows. Its relative obscurity keeps the lineup uncrowded, making it a prized discovery for experienced surfers exploring beyond Puerto Rico's more famous breaks.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 10s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NNE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s NNE|Calm

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El Unico Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for El Unico?
The current wave height at El Unico is 2-3ft with a 10.35s swell period. Wind is SE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the El Unico surf forecast?
Our El Unico 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.