Puerto Rico
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wilderness (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. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the NNE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with strong E wind at 13mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light ESE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 14s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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Wilderness is a quality right-hand point/reef break at the bend between Puerto Rico's north and west coasts, at the end of the runways of Aguadilla's Rafael Hernandez Airport. Long right-hand rides offer both performance sections and barrel opportunities over flat rock bottom. Remote access via a bumpy road keeps crowds down, and a channel on the left side provides an easy paddle-out. SE trade winds blow offshore. Best January through April.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wilderness (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 Wilderness (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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 12.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wilderness (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 Wilderness (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.
Wilderness (Puerto Rico) is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Wilderness is a quality right-hand point/reef break at the bend between Puerto Rico's north and west coasts, at the end of the runways of Aguadilla's Rafael Hernandez Airport. Long right-hand rides offer both performance sections and barrel opportunities over flat rock bottom. Remote access via a bumpy road keeps crowds down, and a channel on the left side provides an easy paddle-out. SE trade winds blow offshore. Best January through April.
The prime season at Wilderness (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 Wilderness (Puerto Rico) include rocks, sea urchins, rip currents, remote access, shallow reef. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wilderness (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.
