Surf Forecasts:
El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) this week:
The surf forecast for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you. We’re looking at a pretty bleak 16-day stretch for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon). The wave energy is just not cooperating with this sheltered, north-facing river mouth. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands.
From Friday, August 28th, all the way through to Saturday, September 12th, the surf is mostly a no-go. Most of the days are marked by poor conditions, with the swell either too small, the wind messing things up, or just a total lack of energy. The best wave energy we see is a moderate 502 on the afternoon of August 30th, but even that comes with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-offshore wind that’s not doing us any favors. The water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F on the 28th, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze waiting for a set.
There is one small glimmer. On Sunday morning, September 6th, we get a brief window of hope. The combined swell energy hits 472 (moderate), with a 5-ft swell coming from the east. The period is a nice, long 11 seconds, suggesting some groundswell energy that could wrap in. The wind is light from the ESE at just 3 mph, which is a slight air and should keep things clean. The forecast even says "expect good surf conditions." This is the standout, but for a break that rarely breaks and is a beginner-level river spot, 5 ft might be a little punchy for the inexperienced. The swell direction is E, but the optimum for this spot is N, so it’s not a perfect match, but it’s the best we’re going to get.
The rest of the period is a desert. From September 7th onward, the swell drops off a cliff, with energy readings well under 200 and tiny, short-period swell directions that are all wrong. There’s a long gap from the 7th to the 12th with absolutely nothing to recommend for a paddle. Honestly, this setup looks like it might be more interesting for a kite surfer than someone with a longboard.
Stay patient, check back in a week, and hopefully the models sort themselves out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
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 kJ | 82 | 93 | 118 | 147 | 170 | 222 | 488 | 979 | 314 | 248 | 129 | 134 | 122 | 42 | 83 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11PM0.52m | 9:23AM0.47m | 9:44PM0.50m | 10:09AM0.50m | 10:17PM0.47m | 10:58AM0.53m | 10:52PM0.43m | 11:48AM0.54m | 11:30PM0.39m | 12:43PM0.55m | 00:12AM0.36m | 1:42PM0.56m | 1:00AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.16m | 3:28PM0.14m | 3:54AM0.14m | 4:19PM0.16m | 4:25AM0.11m | 5:13PM0.17m | 4:59AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.19m | 5:39AM0.06m | 7:16PM0.21m | 6:25AM0.05m | 8:27PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | ENE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | ENE 5 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 82 | 93 | 71 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 488 | 979 | 314 | 11 | 129 | 134 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 11 | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | N 12 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 75 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 15 | N 13 | — | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | N 13 | N 12 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 62 | — | 118 | 147 | 170 | 222 | — | — | — | 248 | — | — | 122 | — | 83 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 8 | 58 | 539 | 92 | 398 | 58 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 58 | 58 | 187 | 360 | 360 | 325 |
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