Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Indicators, 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: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light WNW winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 8mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on NNE swell at 8s.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 5s and gentle E breeze. The N wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 14s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Indicators is one of Rincon's heaviest waves, producing very hollow, fast right-handers that barrel over shallow coral reef. Named for the large exposed rock in the center of the lineup that "indicates" when larger sets are approaching, this break demands tube-riding ability and advanced wave knowledge. When the NW swell lines up, Indicators delivers some of the best barrels in Puerto Rico. ESE trade winds blow clean offshore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Indicators is 1-2ft with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph 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 Indicators is 1-2ft, 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 Indicators is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Indicators 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 Indicators. 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.
Indicators is a point with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Indicators is one of Rincon's heaviest waves, producing very hollow, fast right-handers that barrel over shallow coral reef. Named for the large exposed rock in the center of the lineup that "indicates" when larger sets are approaching, this break demands tube-riding ability and advanced wave knowledge. When the NW swell lines up, Indicators delivers some of the best barrels in Puerto Rico. ESE trade winds blow clean offshore.
The prime season at Indicators 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 Indicators include shallow coral reef, sea urchins, strong currents, heavy barrels, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Indicators 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.
