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Inches Surf Forecast

Puerto Rico

Inches surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
5.6s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.2ft @ 11sE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 6sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Inches is one of the best left points in Puerto Rico, located on the south coast near Patillas where the reef produces barrels that can peel for 100+ yards on a good day. The name comes from both the typically small wave size (it's inconsistent) and the inches of water depth over the sharp coral reef. Works primarily on SE and S hurricane swells during summer/fall. Fire coral is a serious hazard — booties and a reef-safe approach are essential.

Fire coralExtremely shallow reefSea urchinsStrong currentsCrowds on south swells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s E|Calm

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Inches Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Inches?
The current wave height at Inches is Flat with a 5.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Inches surf forecast?
Our Inches 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.