San Juan Area Beaches: rip current risk and surf forecast
Rip current risk today: High. Life-threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water.
Surf around 6 feet. Buoy SJNP4, 2.3 mi out, measured 87 °F water. Sunset 6:15 PM.
- Rip current risk
- HighToday
- Surf
- Around 6 feetForecast
- Water
- 87 °FBuoy SJNP4
- Sunset
- 6:15 PMAST
Rip current risk on the map
Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over San Juan Area Beaches. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Map layer from NOAA National Weather Service surf zone forecasts. Boundaries from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
Alerts in force1
Beach hazards statements, high surf advisories, rip current statements and every other National Weather Service product in force for zone PRZ001.
Rip Current Statementuntil Tue 6:00 AM
Rip Current Statement issued September 28 at 9:38AM AST until September 29 at 6:00AM AST by NWS San Juan PR
* WHAT..Life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Puerto Rico, from Aguadilla through Fajardo. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, where it becomes difficult to return to safety.
There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
Today and tomorrow
From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 355 AM AST, 9/28/2026.
Today Today
High rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- High
- Surf
- Around 6 feet
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms
- Wind
- East winds 10 to 15 mph
Tomorrow Tuesday
Moderate rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- Moderate
- Surf
- Around 5 feet
- Weather
- Partly sunny. Scattered showers
- Wind
- East winds 10 to 15 mph
The surf zone forecast, period by period
San Juan and Vicinity PR. Issued 3:55 AM AST on Mon, Sep 28 by the National Weather Service in San Juan PR.
High rip current risk in effect through late tonight
Today
- Rip Current Risk
- High
- Surf Height
- Around 6 feet
- Weather
- Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms
- Winds
- East winds 10 to 15 mph
Tuesday
- Rip Current Risk
- Moderate
- Surf Height
- Around 5 feet
- Weather
- Partly sunny. Scattered showers
- Winds
- East winds 10 to 15 mph
Wednesday
Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers. East winds around 15 mph.
Thursday
Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered showers. East winds around 10 mph.
Friday
Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
The office's notes on this forecast
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.
The product as issued
FZCA52 TJSJ 280755
SRFSJU
Surf Zone Forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
National Weather Service San Juan PR
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
PRZ001-282015-
San Juan and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Carolina, San Juan and Toa Baja
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Partly sunny. Numerous 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.
$$
PRZ002-282015-
Northeast PR-
Including the beaches of Rio Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo and Humacao
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ005-282015-
North Central PR-
Including the beaches of Arecibo, Manati, Vega Baja,
Vega Alta and Dorado
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with
isolated thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous 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.
$$
PRZ008-282015-
Northwest PR-
Including the beaches of Aguadilla, Camuy, Isabela and Quebradillas
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........High.
Surf Height.................Around 6 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ010-282015-
Mayaguez and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Aguada, Anasco and Rincon
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous
showers with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Numerous 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.
$$
PRZ011-282015-
Southwest PR-
Including the beaches of Cabo Rojo, Guanica and Lajas
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, increasing to
southeast around 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy.
Numerous showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ007-282015-
Ponce and Vicinity PR-
Including the beaches of Guayanilla and Ponce
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly
cloudy. Scattered showers with isolated
thunderstorms.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...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.
$$
PRZ003-282015-
Southeast PR-
Including the beaches of Arroyo, Guayama, Maunabo,
Patillas and Yabucoa
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Isolated showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
PRZ012-282015-
Culebra PR-
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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.
$$
PRZ013-282015-
Vieques PR-
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms. East winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$
VIZ001-282015-
St Thomas, St John and adjacent islands VI-
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly 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.
$$
VIZ002-282015-
St Croix VI-
355 AM AST Mon Sep 28 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered showers.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Isolated
showers. East winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Scattered
showers. East winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
$$The water now, measured
Buoy SJNP4, 9755371 - San Juan, La Puntilla, San Juan Bay, PR, 2.3 mi away, reported 9:48 AM.
- Water temperature
- 87 °F
- Air temperature
- 86 °F
- Wind
- 12 kt from the E
From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. The dominant period is the period of the most energetic waves, the average period that of all of them. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.
Swell forecast
The Copernicus Marine Service's global wave model, at the nearest sea point of the model, 1.3 mi from these beaches, every 3 hours through Wed, Oct 7.
Waves 3.6 ft to 4.1 ft today, the main swell 2.8 ft at 9 s from the north-northwest. Biggest in the next 7 days: 4.1 ft today.
- Waves (significant height)
- Primary swell
- Secondary swell
- Wind waves
| Day | Waves | Main swell at midday | Wind waves | Longest period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 | 3.6 to 4.1 ft | 2.8 ft at 9 s from the north-northwest | 2.1 ft | 12 s |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 3.5 to 3.7 ft | 2.2 ft at 8 s from the north-northwest | 2.2 ft | 12 s |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 3.4 to 3.8 ft | 1.6 ft at 11 s from the north-northeast | 2.3 ft | 17 s |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 2.9 to 3.8 ft | 2.6 ft at 5 s from the northeast | 1.8 ft | 13 s |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 2.8 to 3.2 ft | 2.0 ft at 5 s from the northeast | 2.2 ft | 12 s |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 2.7 to 3.0 ft | 2.0 ft at 9 s from the north-northeast | 1.9 ft | 11 s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 2.5 to 2.9 ft | 1.8 ft at 8 s from the north-northeast | 1.9 ft | 10 s |
Every 6 hours
| Time | Waves | Peak period | Primary swell | Secondary swell | Wind waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 | |||||
| 8:00 AM | 3.6 ft | 12 s N | 2.8 ft 9 s NNW | 2.1 ft 9 s NE | 0.3 ft 2 s ESE |
| 2:00 PM | 4.1 ft | 12 s NNE | 2.8 ft 10 s NNW | 2.1 ft 9 s NE | 2.1 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 3.9 ft | 12 s N | 2.9 ft 9 s NNW | 1.9 ft 9 s NE | 1.0 ft 3 s E |
| Tue, Sep 29 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 3.7 ft | 12 s N | 2.8 ft 9 s NNW | 1.9 ft 8 s NE | 0.5 ft 2 s ESE |
| 8:00 AM | 3.5 ft | 11 s NNE | 2.4 ft 9 s NNW | 1.7 ft 9 s NE | 1.0 ft 3 s ENE |
| 2:00 PM | 3.5 ft | 10 s NNE | 2.1 ft 8 s NNW | 0.8 ft 17 s NNE | 1.7 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 3.6 ft | 10 s NE | 1.8 ft 8 s NNW | 1.1 ft 16 s NNE | 1.8 ft 3 s ENE |
| Wed, Sep 30 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 3.5 ft | 10 s NE | 1.4 ft 10 s NNW | 1.0 ft 16 s NNE | 1.5 ft 3 s E |
| 8:00 AM | 3.4 ft | 17 s NE | 2.2 ft 4 s NE | 1.4 ft 14 s NNE | 0.8 ft 2 s E |
| 2:00 PM | 3.6 ft | 16 s NE | 1.9 ft 5 s NE | 1.5 ft 13 s NNE | 2.1 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 3.7 ft | 15 s NE | 2.1 ft 7 s NE | 1.4 ft 13 s NNE | 2.1 ft 3 s ENE |
| Thu, Oct 1 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 3.8 ft | 6 s NE | 3.1 ft 5 s NE | 1.7 ft 12 s NNE | 1.0 ft 2 s ESE |
| 8:00 AM | 3.6 ft | 6 s NE | 2.9 ft 5 s NE | 1.8 ft 11 s NNE | 1.0 ft 2 s E |
| 2:00 PM | 3.4 ft | 6 s NE | 2.7 ft 5 s NE | 1.8 ft 11 s NNE | 1.2 ft 3 s E |
| 8:00 PM | 3.0 ft | 13 s NE | 2.2 ft 5 s NE | 1.7 ft 11 s NNE | 0.7 ft 2 s E |
| Fri, Oct 2 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.9 ft | 12 s NE | 2.2 ft 5 s NE | 1.8 ft 10 s NNE | 0.4 ft 2 s ESE |
| 8:00 AM | 2.9 ft | 12 s NE | 2.1 ft 4 s NE | 1.9 ft 10 s NNE | 0.6 ft 2 s ESE |
| 2:00 PM | 3.2 ft | 11 s NE | 1.9 ft 10 s NNE | 0.8 ft 6 s NE | 2.2 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.9 ft | 11 s NE | 2.0 ft 9 s NNE | 1.9 ft 4 s NE | 1.0 ft 3 s E |
| Sat, Oct 3 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.9 ft | 11 s NE | 2.0 ft 9 s NNE | 1.7 ft 4 s NE | 1.0 ft 2 s ENE |
| 8:00 AM | 2.8 ft | 11 s NE | 2.0 ft 9 s NNE | 1.8 ft 4 s NE | None |
| 2:00 PM | 3.0 ft | 11 s NE | 2.0 ft 9 s NNE | 1.0 ft 5 s ENE | 1.9 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.8 ft | 10 s NE | 2.0 ft 9 s NNE | 1.6 ft 4 s NE | 1.0 ft 2 s E |
| Sun, Oct 4 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.6 ft | 10 s NE | 1.9 ft 8 s NNE | 1.6 ft 4 s NE | 0.5 ft 2 s E |
| 8:00 AM | 2.5 ft | 10 s NE | 1.8 ft 8 s NNE | 1.6 ft 4 s NE | None |
| 2:00 PM | 2.9 ft | 9 s NE | 1.7 ft 8 s NE | 0.8 ft 5 s ENE | 1.9 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.7 ft | 9 s NE | 1.7 ft 4 s NE | 1.6 ft 8 s NE | 1.2 ft 2 s E |
| Mon, Oct 5 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.7 ft | 6 s NE | 2.0 ft 4 s NE | 1.5 ft 8 s NE | 0.9 ft 2 s ENE |
| 8:00 AM | 2.5 ft | 6 s NE | 1.4 ft 8 s NE | 0.7 ft 13 s NNE | 0.3 ft 2 s ESE |
| 2:00 PM | 2.8 ft | 6 s NE | 1.2 ft 7 s NE | 0.9 ft 12 s NNE | 1.9 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.6 ft | 14 s NE | 1.8 ft 4 s NE | 1.1 ft 11 s NNE | 1.0 ft 2 s E |
| Tue, Oct 6 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.6 ft | 13 s NE | 2.0 ft 4 s ENE | 1.2 ft 11 s NNE | 0.7 ft 2 s ESE |
| 8:00 AM | 2.5 ft | 13 s NE | 2.0 ft 4 s ENE | 1.4 ft 10 s NNE | 0.3 ft 2 s SE |
| 2:00 PM | 2.7 ft | 13 s NE | 1.3 ft 9 s NNE | 0.8 ft 10 s NE | 1.9 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.4 ft | 12 s NE | 1.7 ft 4 s ENE | 1.4 ft 10 s NNE | 1.0 ft 2 s E |
| Wed, Oct 7 | |||||
| 2:00 AM | 2.3 ft | 12 s NE | 1.6 ft 4 s ENE | 1.4 ft 9 s NNE | 0.7 ft 2 s ESE |
| 8:00 AM | 2.1 ft | 11 s NE | 1.1 ft 8 s NNE | 0.7 ft 11 s NNE | None |
| 2:00 PM | 2.5 ft | 11 s NE | 1.0 ft 10 s NNE | 0.8 ft 8 s NE | 1.9 ft 3 s ENE |
| 8:00 PM | 2.2 ft | 11 s NE | 1.0 ft 9 s NNE | 0.7 ft 8 s NE | 1.0 ft 2 s E |
Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third of the waves. Swell is the long-period energy raised by distant storms; wind waves are the short chop raised by the local wind. A longer period carries more energy and breaks bigger on the sand. Offshore model heights read larger than the surf at a sheltered beach.
Tides today
San Juan, La Puntilla, San Juan Bay, 2.3 mi away. Feet above mean lower low water.
- Low tide3:20 AM0.2 ft
- High tide10:12 AM1.9 ft
- Low tide4:38 PM0.6 ft
- High tide9:48 PM1.3 ft
Low tide often exposes the sandbars and channels that shape rip currents, and the risk can run higher for an hour or two either side of it. Full tide table for San Juan, La Puntilla, San Juan Bay.
Sun and daylight
- Sunrise today
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset today
- 6:15 PM
- Sunrise tomorrow
- 6:15 AM
- Sunset tomorrow
- 6:14 PM
Times are Atlantic Standard Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the rip current risk does not fall with the light.
Beaches in this forecast
- Carolina
- San Juan
- Toa Baja
As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.
What this means
The three levels the National Weather Service issues, and what to do at each.
| High | Life-threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water. |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Life-threatening rip currents are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags. |
| Low | Life-threatening rip currents are not expected, but they can still form near groins, jetties, reefs and piers. Swim near a lifeguard. |
If a rip current carries you out
- Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
- Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
- Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
- If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
- If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.
Thunderstorms and lightning
Today's forecast mentions thunderstorms: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.
A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.
Nearby
The stretches of shore the National Weather Service forecasts on either side of this one.
More for this place
Sources
Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office SJU, issued 355 AM AST, 9/28/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Swell forecast: E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (global wave analysis and forecast, Météo-France MFWAM). Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone PRZ001.