Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Margara for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 8s with 11mph ESE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 22mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NNE swell at 10s with moderate E wind around 11mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 26mph from the NE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 5s with light winds out of the ESE. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 5s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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 1-2ft with a 5.45s swell period. Wind is E at 19mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Margara is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft NNE primary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft N secondary swell at 8s, a 4.9ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
