Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Surfers 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, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the NNE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with strong E wind at 13mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle E breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
15s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Surfers Beach at the former Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla is part of the Caribbean's first World Surfing Reserve (Punta Borinquen). The reef produces consistent rights with shorter lefts, handling a wide range of swell sizes from NW through NE. Average wave height in season is 6-8 feet, with extended right-hand rides being the main draw. Gets crowded on weekends but offers quality waves for all levels. Minutes from BQN airport.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is 0-1ft with a 6.2s swell period. Wind is NNE at 0mph 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is 0-1ft, produced by a 3ft NE 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 11.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Surfers 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 Surfers 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.
Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Surfers Beach at the former Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla is part of the Caribbean's first World Surfing Reserve (Punta Borinquen). The reef produces consistent rights with shorter lefts, handling a wide range of swell sizes from NW through NE. Average wave height in season is 6-8 feet, with extended right-hand rides being the main draw. Gets crowded on weekends but offers quality waves for all levels. Minutes from BQN airport.
The prime season at Surfers 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 Surfers Beach (Puerto Rico) include strong currents, rip currents, occasional shore break, crowded during peak swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Surfers 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.
