Surf Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Weather Service San Juan PR
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

PRZ001-272015-
San Juan and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Carolina, San Juan and Toa Baja
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then partly
                            sunny. Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph,
                            increasing to around 15 mph in the
                            afternoon.

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

$$

PRZ002-272015-
Northeast PR-
Including the beaches of Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then partly
                            sunny. Numerous showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly 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.

$$

PRZ005-272015-
North Central PR-
Including the beaches of Arecibo, Manati, Vega Baja,
Vega Alta and Dorado
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Scattered showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers
and thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Isolated showers. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 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.

$$

PRZ008-272015-
Northwest PR-
Including the beaches of Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
                            cloudy. Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
                            Numerous showers with isolated
                            thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 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.

$$

PRZ010-272015-
Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Aguada, Anasco and Rincon
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
                            isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.

$$

PRZ011-272015-
Southwest PR-
Including the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Guanica and Lajas
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

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

$$

PRZ007-272015-
Ponce and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Guayanilla and Ponce
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers
and 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.

$$

PRZ003-272015-
Southeast PR-
Including the beaches of Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo,
Patillas and Yabucoa
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.

$$

PRZ012-272015-
Culebra PR-
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.

$$

PRZ013-272015-
Vieques PR-
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 9 AM, then mostly
                            sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.

$$

VIZ001-272015-
St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands VI-
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Isolated showers. East
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.

$$

VIZ002-272015-
St Croix VI-
412 AM AST Wed Aug 27 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 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.


$$