Surf Forecasts:
El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be honest with you right off the bat: it's gonna be a tough stretch if you're looking to paddle out at El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) in Puerto Rico. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves. There are no good surf options on offer here, so don't hold your breath waiting for a session.
The issue is the swell. We've got tiny energy for almost the entire run. The combined swell energy barely scratches above 200 (moderate), but most of the time it's down around 20 to 100 (weak). On Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we’ve got a 4ft swell from the ENE, but it's a short-period 6 seconds with a cross-offshore breeze at 16 mph. The call is "poor surf conditions," and with the waves lacking any real push and choppy wind, it’s just not worth it.
The swell bumps up a touch on Thursday the 10th, to 5ft from the ENE, but the swell period is still a weak 7 seconds, and the combined energy is only 236 (moderate). The wind stays the same, blowing cross-off at 16 mph. Even though the water temp is a warm 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, the surf quality is a total no-go. This spot rarely breaks anyway, and when it does, it's inconsistent, so a lull like this isn't surprising.
From the 12th of September onward, it just fades out into nothing. We’re looking at swell heights of 1ft to 3ft for days, with combined energy dropping below 100 regularly. There's a little spike on Wednesday the 16th afternoon with 4ft ENE, but again, short period and poor conditions. The last few days of the month show a tiny pulse of 1ft swell with an offshore breeze on the 23rd afternoon, but it’s too small to get excited about.
Basically, put the board away for now. It tends not to stay this flat forever, so check back in on the charts. The forecast can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 104 | 176 | 163 | 198 | 181 | 167 | 167 | 134 | 87 | 87 | 109 | 33 | 26 | 47 | 132 | 146 | 27 | 27 | 77 | 14 | 40 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38PM0.57m | 7:41AM0.47m | 8:22PM0.55m | 8:35AM0.51m | 9:03PM0.51m | 9:27AM0.54m | 9:41PM0.47m | 10:16AM0.56m | 10:18PM0.43m | 11:04AM0.56m | 10:55PM0.39m | 11:52AM0.54m | 11:32PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.07m | 1:54AM0.16m | 1:50PM0.08m | 2:30AM0.14m | 2:47PM0.10m | 3:06AM0.12m | 3:42PM0.12m | 3:42AM0.10m | 4:37PM0.15m | 4:17AM0.08m | 5:31PM0.17m | 4:54AM0.08m | 6:26PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 9 | N 10 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 60 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 47 | 167 | 24 | 22 | 87 | 10 | 9 | 33 | 26 | 47 | 132 | 5 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 14 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | NNE 11 | — | N 9 | — | N 10 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 10 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | N 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 38 | — | 2 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 6 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 7 | E 13 | NE 10 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 104 | 176 | 163 | 198 | 181 | — | 167 | 134 | — | 87 | 109 | 25 | 39 | 42 | — | 146 | 36 | — | 77 | 50 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 115 | 398 | 58 | 58 | 8 | 58 | 58 | 8 | 432 | 853 | 333 | 398 | 853 | 8 | 398 | 853 | 8 | 58 | 853 | 8 |
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