Puerto Rico
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Tocones for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Tocones, 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: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with 11mph from the ESE.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 11mph from the E.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 5s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the E and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the SE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Tocones is a reef break located on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near the town of Luquillo, picking up north and northwest swells that wrap around the island's Atlantic-facing shores. The spot produces fun, punchy waves that break over a shallow reef, offering both lefts and rights depending on swell angle and tide. Its relative seclusion compared to nearby El Yunque-area beaches makes it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore Puerto Rico's less-traveled eastern coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Tocones is 1ft with a 5.05s swell period. Wind is E at 13mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Tocones is 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 Tocones is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Tocones works best with a N swell and E 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 Tocones. 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.
Tocones is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Tocones is a reef break located on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico near the town of Luquillo, picking up north and northwest swells that wrap around the island's Atlantic-facing shores. The spot produces fun, punchy waves that break over a shallow reef, offering both lefts and rights depending on swell angle and tide. Its relative seclusion compared to nearby El Yunque-area beaches makes it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore Puerto Rico's less-traveled eastern coastline.
The prime season at Tocones 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 Tocones include shallow reef, sea urchins, strong currents, rocky entry and exit. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Tocones 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.
