
Surf Forecasts:
Wilderness surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wilderness this week:
The surf forecast for Wilderness over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wilderness in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wilderness over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 9 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 14 | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 31 | 20 | 41 | 55 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:15PM0.45m | 9:46AM0.52m | 9:51PM0.40m | 10:31AM0.51m | 10:28PM0.35m | 11:17AM0.50m | 11:05PM0.31m | 12:05PM0.48m | 11:44PM0.28m | 12:55PM0.45m | 00:29AM0.27m | 1:51PM0.44m | 1:22AM0.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.09m | 4:14PM0.13m | 4:00AM0.09m | 5:05PM0.15m | 4:35AM0.08m | 5:57PM0.16m | 5:12AM0.08m | 6:51PM0.18m | 5:53AM0.09m | 7:49PM0.19m | 6:40AM0.10m | 8:52PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:34 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 2 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 10 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | S 5 | N 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 17 | 31 | 20 | 41 | 55 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 6 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 9 | S 5 | N 7 | S 5 | E 8 | E 8 | N 14 | NE 13 | — | NNE 12 | NNW 10 | NE 6 | S 5 | NE 5 |
11 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | — | 15 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | N 13 | S 5 | — | NE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | S 5 |
1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — |
12 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 43 | 28 | 29 | — | — | — | 19 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 874 | 465 | 56 | 465 | 874 | 219 | 303 | 136 | 219 | 413 | 568 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 292 | 4 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Puerto Rico | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Puerto Rico | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Wilderness Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wilderness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wilderness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wilderness 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 (Wilderness) 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 Wilderness 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.
Wilderness is 5 km (3 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.










