Rincon, Puerto Rico Surf Forecast – Nov 13, 2017

Steady flow of smaller surf forecast for Rincon, Puerto Rico.

Looks like a couple of back to back cold-fronts will keep the Atlantic active for the next week or so. Don’t expect anything major, but if all plays out just right we could see a steady flow of chest to head high surf here in Rincon. Most of the roads on the west side of the island here have been cleared pretty well so we’re starting see more people come up to Rincon to surf again from different parts of the island. If we get a steady flow of South wind this week the north facing side of Rincon should offer plenty of spots to surf without a crowd no matter who decides to come for a visit. Let’s see how it all plays out.

Using Automated Forecast Tools:

Remember that no matter what a computer model tells you, what you see on the beach might be completely different. That's why i go take pictures of the beach every day. These tools help give an idea of what to expect, but weather prediction is not always exact especially the further out you try to forecast. Surf forecasting takes into account the general correlation between past weather data and resulting surf conditions. Another thing to keep in mind is the difference between actual swell height and the face height of the rideable wave it creates. For example. When the waves are forecast to have a 6ft swell at 13 seconds or higher with a NW angle we normally get waves that most people would call double over-head on sets. Swell angle is also important, especially for shorter period swell (9-11 seconds). For example 3ft at 11 seconds from the NW will make a bigger wave than 4ft at 9 seconds from the NE. Normally longer period swell (13+ seconds) will be more powerful and keep the surf size a little better even if the angle isn't a direct hit to Rincon. Generally any swell less than 9 seconds is super weak here in Rincon unless it has a lot of west in it. Also, most NE swell under 12 seconds is weak and mushy. 2ft at 8 seconds is generally small to flat. ENE swell will almost never make it into Rincon unless it was something like 10ft at 18 seconds from the ENE.