Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Margara, 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: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with 24mph out of the ENE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 22mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SE winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SE breeze.
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Margara is a south-facing beach break located along Puerto Rico's west-central coast, tucked near the municipality of Mayagüez. The spot comes alive during summer months when south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic and Caribbean storm systems push consistent, punchy waves into the shore. Its relatively uncrowded lineup and fun, workable peaks make it a rewarding find for surfers looking to escape the more trafficked breaks on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Margara is 0-1ft with a 5.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 24mph 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 Margara is 0-1ft, produced by a 5.8ft ENE 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 Margara is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Margara works best with a N swell and S 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 Margara. 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.
Margara is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Margara is a south-facing beach break located along Puerto Rico's west-central coast, tucked near the municipality of Mayagüez. The spot comes alive during summer months when south and south-southwest swells generated by Atlantic and Caribbean storm systems push consistent, punchy waves into the shore. Its relatively uncrowded lineup and fun, workable peaks make it a rewarding find for surfers looking to escape the more trafficked breaks on the island.
The prime season at Margara is summer, 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 Margara include strong currents, rip currents, shore break, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Margara 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.
