Puerto Rico
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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 15mph out of the E.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 10mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 5.8s swell period. Wind is E at 15mph 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 1.6ft NE primary swell at 8s, a 3.7ft ENE 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 Pine Grove is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 11.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
