Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Maria's for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Maria's, 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: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E.
Sat, Jun 27: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph ENE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Maria's is Puerto Rico's most iconic wave, a world-class right-hander that peels along a shallow coral reef in Rincon. The spot hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship, putting PR on the global surfing map. The long, peeling right starts in a bowl section near an exposed rock and zips along the reef, with urchins and shallow coral making booties essential. East-southeast trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean through most of the winter swell season.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Maria's is 0-1ft with a 5.5s swell period. Wind is ENE at 6mph 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 Maria's is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft NNE primary swell at 5s, a 1ft SSE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft NNE tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Maria's is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 5.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Maria's 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 Maria's. 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.
Maria's is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Maria's is Puerto Rico's most iconic wave, a world-class right-hander that peels along a shallow coral reef in Rincon. The spot hosted the 1968 World Surfing Championship, putting PR on the global surfing map. The long, peeling right starts in a bowl section near an exposed rock and zips along the reef, with urchins and shallow coral making booties essential. East-southeast trade winds blow offshore, keeping conditions clean through most of the winter swell season.
The prime season at Maria's 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 Maria's include shallow coral reef, sea urchins, strong rip currents, crowds, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Maria's 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.
