Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR

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Surf Zone Forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands...UPDATED
National Weather Service San Juan PR
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

PRZ001-212230-
San Juan and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Carolina, San Juan and Toa Baja
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ002-212230-
Northeast PR-
Including the beaches of Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ005-212230-
North Central PR-
Including the beaches of Arecibo, Manati, Vega Baja,
Vega Alta and Dorado
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Sunny. Isolated showers. East
winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ008-212230-
Northwest PR-
Including the beaches of Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Mostly cloudy. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Sunny. Scattered showers. East
winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ010-212230-
Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Aguada, Anasco and Rincon
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ011-212230-
Southwest PR-
Including the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Guanica and Lajas
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            southeast in the afternoon.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ007-212230-
Ponce and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Guayanilla and Ponce
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Hazy. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ003-212230-
Southeast PR-
Including the beaches of Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo,
Patillas and Yabucoa
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ012-212230-
Culebra PR-
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 12 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

PRZ013-212230-
Vieques PR-
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

VIZ001-212230-
St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands VI-
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 7 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 11 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

$$

VIZ002-212230-
St Croix VI-
502 PM AST Thu Aug 21 2025

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Hazy.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
                            sunny. Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Numerous showers with
isolated thunderstorms. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.


$$