Surf Forecasts:
El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, E swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what we’re working with here. Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon). This is a river break that’s already sheltered, and it rarely breaks to begin with – so when it’s this flat, you’re really just staring at a glassy river mouth most days. The first week and a half is basically a write-off: from Monday the 24th right through to the end of August, the swell is tiny, the energy is weak (under 260), and the scores are all zero. You’ll see some cross-off winds, keeping the surface clean, but with waves barely reaching 0.7 ft to 5 ft and short periods, there’s nothing to ride. The wind stays moderate, mostly from the east, so it’s not choppy – just flat.
The only glimmer comes in the second week, right around Tuesday the 1st of September. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 5 ft from the ENE, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy hits 552 – that’s moderate, but it’s the best we’ll see. The wind is light and cross-off, making it clean. The water temp is around 85°, which is about normal for this time of year. Still, don’t get too excited – El Canal is a river break, so even with a pulse, it’s inconsistent and best for beginners. After that, it fades back into ordinary surf through the rest of the first week of September.
If you’re desperate, the 1st of September afternoon is your only real window. Otherwise, it’s a long blank stretch – this area often goes quiet, so it’s not a surprise. Keep an eye on forecasts, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 14 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 36 | 128 | 74 | 113 | 116 | 92 | 89 | 82 | 75 | 158 | 193 | 181 | 119 | 99 | 106 |
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-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:48PM0.52m | 6:03AM0.32m | 7:28PM0.53m | 6:57AM0.35m | 8:04PM0.54m | 7:48AM0.39m | 8:38PM0.54m | 8:36AM0.43m | 9:11PM0.52m | 9:23AM0.47m | 9:44PM0.50m | 10:09AM0.50m | 10:17PM0.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.22m | 12:13PM0.09m | 1:57AM0.21m | 1:02PM0.10m | 2:27AM0.20m | 1:50PM0.11m | 2:56AM0.19m | 2:39PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.16m | 3:28PM0.14m | 3:54AM0.14m | 4:19PM0.16m | 4:25AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 11 | ENE 9 | E 8 | NE 16 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 36 | 39 | 33 | 113 | 108 | 92 | 89 | 82 | 75 | 158 | 61 | 181 | 119 | 33 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 7 | N 11 | NE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 16 | NE 10 | NE 14 | E 8 | N 6 | NE 12 | E 8 | — | N 15 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 16 | E 15 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 74 | 33 | 1 | 92 | 10 | — | 4 | 71 | 3 | 34 | 33 | 21 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | E 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 31 | 23 | 28 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 128 | 18 | 31 | 116 | 67 | 45 | 68 | 70 | — | 193 | — | — | 99 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 341 | 877 | 187 | 8 | 360 | 539 | 325 | 187 | 360 | 60 | 103 | 539 | 8 | 115 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 187 | 8 |
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