Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico, 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, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WNW.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate E wind around 8mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle E breeze.
Wed, May 13: 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 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 14s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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Sandy Beach is a fun beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, offering accessible waves on sandy bottom when NW winter swells arrive. The mellow conditions make it suitable for intermediate surfers, and the sandy bottom is more forgiving than the coral reef breaks that dominate the rest of Rincon. ESE trade winds blow offshore here.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 0-1ft with a 7.45s swell period. Wind is SW at 8mph 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft NE primary swell at 6s, a 1.6ft SSE secondary swell at 5s, a 1.3ft NNE tertiary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft W wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 1ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico. 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.
Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Sandy Beach is a fun beach break on Rincon's NNW-facing coast, offering accessible waves on sandy bottom when NW winter swells arrive. The mellow conditions make it suitable for intermediate surfers, and the sandy bottom is more forgiving than the coral reef breaks that dominate the rest of Rincon. ESE trade winds blow offshore here.
The prime season at Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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 Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico include strong currents, shore dump, rip currents, occasional jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sandy Beach - Puerto Rico 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.
