Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Parking Lots for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Parking Lots, 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: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with moderate ENE wind around 7mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Parking Lots is a popular surf spot on Puerto Rico's northwest coast near Rincón, known for its consistent beach break waves that peel nicely during the winter swell season. The spot faces south along its transect but receives excellent northwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the coastline, producing punchy, hollow peaks ideal for shortboarding and bodyboarding. Its accessibility and reliable surf make it a go-to destination for locals and traveling surfers exploring Puerto Rico's world-class northwest surf corridor.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Parking Lots is 0-1ft with a 5.75s swell period. Wind is SE 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 Parking Lots is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft SSE primary swell at 4s, a 0.6ft NNE secondary swell at 12s, a 0.5ft SSE tertiary swell at 6s, a 2.1ft NNE 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 Parking Lots is Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Parking Lots works best with a NW swell and E 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 Parking Lots. 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.
Parking Lots is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Parking Lots is a popular surf spot on Puerto Rico's northwest coast near Rincón, known for its consistent beach break waves that peel nicely during the winter swell season. The spot faces south along its transect but receives excellent northwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the coastline, producing punchy, hollow peaks ideal for shortboarding and bodyboarding. Its accessibility and reliable surf make it a go-to destination for locals and traveling surfers exploring Puerto Rico's world-class northwest surf corridor.
The prime season at Parking Lots 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 Parking Lots include strong currents, crowded lineups during peak swell, occasional shore break, rip currents, localism. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Parking Lots 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.
