Best time to surf in Puerto Rico
November to December for intermediate surfers, November to December for beginners, and August for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 21 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C |
| February | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1–1.6 m | 27 °C |
| March | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 27 °C |
| April | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C |
| May | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 28 °C |
| June | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.6–1 m | 29 °C |
| July | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| August | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.1–1.7 m | 29 °C |
| September | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 30 °C |
| October | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1–1.6 m | 30 °C |
| November | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1–1.4 m | 29 °C |
| December | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Puerto Rico?
November, with about 7 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is November to December.
When is the best time to surf in Puerto Rico for beginners?
November to December, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Puerto Rico?
August has the biggest typical surf (about 1.1–1.7 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Puerto Rico in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Puerto Rico?
About 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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