Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pine Grove for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pine Grove, 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: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph E winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with 7mph SE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Pine Grove is Puerto Rico's top beginner surf spot, a gentle sandbar break at the eastern end of Isla Verde beach in Carolina, near the Isla Verde Nature Reserve. Mellow enough for first-timers, it's where most San Juan metro surfers learned to ride. Surf schools operate here regularly, and the sandy bottom produces forgiving lefts and rights. Best in winter when N swells provide consistent waves. Lifeguards present during designated hours.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pine Grove is 0-1ft with a 5.05s swell period. Wind is E at 13mph 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 Pine Grove is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft NNE primary swell at 11s, a 0.4ft N secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft N tertiary swell at 8s, a 3.3ft 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 Pine Grove is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pine Grove 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 Pine Grove. 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.
Pine Grove is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Pine Grove is Puerto Rico's top beginner surf spot, a gentle sandbar break at the eastern end of Isla Verde beach in Carolina, near the Isla Verde Nature Reserve. Mellow enough for first-timers, it's where most San Juan metro surfers learned to ride. Surf schools operate here regularly, and the sandy bottom produces forgiving lefts and rights. Best in winter when N swells provide consistent waves. Lifeguards present during designated hours.
The prime season at Pine Grove is fall, 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 Pine Grove include occasional sea grass, warm water marine life. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pine Grove 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.
