Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, issued at 3:57 AM on Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Let's start with the northern coast. San Juan and the surrounding beaches are looking at moderate rip current risk today with surf around four feet. You'll have mostly sunny skies with scattered showers, so grab your board but keep an eye on the sky. South winds will be light at around five miles per hour. By Monday, conditions stay moderate for rip currents with the surf bumping up to five feet. Expect mostly sunny weather until noon, then clouds roll in with numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms possible. The pattern continues into the work week with modest four to five foot surf and scattered to numerous showers throughout.
Over in the northeast around Rio Grande and Luquillo, you're looking at similar conditions with moderate rip current risk and four foot surf today. The good news is it stays relatively consistent through the week, so if you know the break you like, conditions won't throw too many curveballs at you.
Now, heading up the northern shore to the northwest beaches around Aguadilla and Isabela, things are a bit calmer today with low rip current risk and three foot surf. That changes Monday when moderate rip currents become possible and the surf climbs to five feet. Showers with isolated thunderstorms will develop throughout the day, so you might want to time your session for the morning window before those afternoon storms roll through.
Let's talk about the leeward side. Down in Mayaguez and Rincon, you've got low rip current risk with three foot surf today and mostly sunny skies with scattered showers. Monday sees moderate rip currents develop and four foot waves, making it a decent day for surfers. By Wednesday and Thursday the energy drops off to three feet.
The southwest corner around Cabo Rojo and Lajas is the calmest of the bunch with only two foot surf today and consistently two foot waves throughout the week. Rip current risk stays low, making this a good spot if you're just learning or want to take it easy. Winds will be southeast at five to fifteen miles per hour depending on the day.
Ponce and the south-central beaches are extremely mellow with one to two foot surf all week. This is basically flat, folks, so if you're chasing waves, you'll want to look elsewhere.
The southeast coast around Arroyo and Guayama also sees low rip current risk with two foot surf today through the week. Scattered to numerous showers will pop up, but nothing too dramatic.
Out to the islands now, Culebra is expecting moderate rip current risk Monday with four to five foot surf, which is the best the island will see all week. Today it's three feet with low rip current risk. Vieques stays consistent with three foot surf and low to moderate rip currents, offering a nice alternative if you're looking for something less intense than the northern shores.
Finally, let's check the U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Thomas and St. John are looking at low rip current risk today with three foot surf and scattered showers. Monday bumps the rip current risk to moderate with four foot waves and numerous showers. It'll be mostly cloudy with some isolated thunderstorms possible, so you might see some lightning with your lineup.
St. Croix wraps things up with similar conditions, expecting moderate rip currents Monday with five foot surf, the highest on the island. The rest of the week trends calmer with four foot surf turning to three feet by Thursday.
Overall, Monday looks like the best day of the week with moderate rip currents becoming more widespread and slightly elevated surf across most zones. Just remember, rip currents can occur near structure like groins, jetties, and reefs even on low risk days, so always respect the ocean. Stay safe out there and enjoy the water.
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