Swell Intel

Steps Beach Surf Forecast

Puerto Rico

Steps Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
10.2s
Wind
4mph
E / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.2ft @ 10sNNE
Secondary
0.5ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Expert
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Winter

Steps Beach is the shore access point for Tres Palmas — named for the concrete stairs leading to the beach — and shares the same outer reef break that produces massive waves in winter. The reef doesn't even begin breaking until swells reach double-overhead (8+ foot faces), and can hold 20-30 foot waves thanks to proximity to the Puerto Rico Trench. Protected as Reserva Marina Tres Palmas, this is the premier big-wave spot in the Caribbean. In summer, the calm waters make for excellent snorkeling.

Extreme wave sizeShallow reefStrong currentsLong paddle outSharks

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s N|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NNE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|Calm

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Steps Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Steps Beach?
The current wave height at Steps Beach is Flat with a 10.2s swell period. Wind is E at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Steps Beach surf forecast?
Our Steps Beach 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.