Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Middles, 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 Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph from the NE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph E winds.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 15s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
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Middles is one of the best surfing spots in Puerto Rico, a fast, barreling right-hander over rocky reef that has hosted the Rip Curl Pro Search and Corona Pro Surf Competition. Located behind the dunes north of Isabela, the wave is powerful and demanding, producing world-class barrels on N to NW swells. The exposed north-facing reef picks up virtually any Atlantic swell, making it one of the most consistent quality waves on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Middles is 0-1ft with a 6.2s swell period. Wind is NE at 17mph 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 Middles is 0-1ft, produced by a 3.3ft NE 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 Middles is Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 12.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Middles 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 Middles. 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.
Middles is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Middles is one of the best surfing spots in Puerto Rico, a fast, barreling right-hander over rocky reef that has hosted the Rip Curl Pro Search and Corona Pro Surf Competition. Located behind the dunes north of Isabela, the wave is powerful and demanding, producing world-class barrels on N to NW swells. The exposed north-facing reef picks up virtually any Atlantic swell, making it one of the most consistent quality waves on the island.
The prime season at Middles 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 Middles include rocky reef, strong currents, powerful waves, sea urchins, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Middles 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.
