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La Bomba Surf Forecast

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Puerto Rico

La Bomba surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
10.45s
Wind
5mph
SE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
3.4ft @ 10sNE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 6sNNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Advanced
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
S
Season
Winter

La Bomba is a powerful reef break located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico near the Dorado area, facing SSW and picking up swells that wrap around the island's geography. The spot is known for delivering hollow, fast-breaking waves that can produce heavy barrels when conditions align, making it a favorite among experienced Puerto Rican surfers seeking quality reef performance. Its exposed orientation means it can light up with consistency during winter North Atlantic swells, rewarding those willing to navigate its challenging setup.

Shallow reefStrong currentsSharp coralLocalismUnpredictable sets

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NE swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s N|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 9s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NE|Calm

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La Bomba Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Bomba?
The current wave height at La Bomba is 3-4ft with a 10.45s swell period. Wind is SE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the La Bomba surf forecast?
Our La Bomba 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.