Punta Higuero surfForecast / Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 AST
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Punta Higuero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Higuero sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Higuero this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Higuero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Higuero in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Higuero over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.1
N
8
0.9
NE
7
0.4
NNE
9
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
62
33
62
43
20
12
69
9
8
69
77
178
134
91
1
79
32
56
105
69
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
ESE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
E
5
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
5
ENE
15
E
20
E
5
NE
20
ENE
20
E
10
NE
15
ENE
10
E
0
ENE
5
E
10
E
10
SE
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:27AM0.57m
1:40PM0.35m
2:20AM0.53m
2:53PM0.39m
3:11AM0.48m
4:02PM0.43m
3:59AM0.44m
5:04PM0.46m
4:45AM0.39m
5:58PM0.49m
5:28AM0.35m
6:45PM0.52m
6:10AM0.32m
Low Tide
6:15PM0.05m
8:13AM0.14m
7:26PM0.11m
9:02AM0.14m
8:41PM0.15m
9:47AM0.13m
9:59PM0.19m
10:28AM0.12m
11:14PM0.20m
11:05AM0.10m
00:22AM0.20m
11:41AM0.09m
1:22AM0.19m
12:15PM0.07m
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:59
6:59
6:59
7:00
1
2
3
5
4
7
3
6
5
8
3
3
13
8
1
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
27
25
27
31
30
31
31
30
30
29
27
29
29
26
29
27
26
29
30
27
31
31
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
5
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.3
S
6
0.8
NE
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
S
5
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.2
S
5
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
N
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
62
33
6
43
2
12
10
9
8
2
23
21
24
23
2
16
22
46
105
69
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
6
0.1
N
13
0.2
S
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
N
8
0.2
S
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
NNE
13
0.4
NNE
13
Energy kJ
11
2
2
3
2
13
2
2
2
2
8
2
1
2
2
1
2
32
21
35
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
N
17
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
4
3
5
2
4
2
4
5
14
2
2
1
2
5
6
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1.3
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.5
NE
5
0.9
NE
7
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
Energy kJ
84
62
20
94
69
52
51
69
77
178
134
91
117
79
25
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
143
56
143
0
56
283
863
105
863
863
14
5
864
211
5
864
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Puerto Rico
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Puerto Rico
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Punta Higuero Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Higuero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Higuero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Higuero surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Punta Higuero) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Punta Higuero may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Punta Higuero is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Aguadilla. If you plan a holiday in Puerto Rico, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aguadilla. Aguadilla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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