Best Time to Surf Carolina Today
Carolina, Puerto Rico— today, this week, and the seasonal pattern
Live surf planning
Today's surf call
Carolina's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM: incoming tide. Pine Grove is the top pick at 0.5 ft.
This week's surf window
June rates 29/100 for Carolina. Carolina is between peak-season windows; January is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Falling tide, 13 mph wind, and 0.5 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.
Seasonal pattern in June
June
Carolina is between peak seasons right now. Expect 3-6 ft waves and 81°F water. Peak month: January.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
PeakPeak north swells, Rincon world-class
February
PeakConsistent NW swells, warm water
March
Transitional swells, warm water
April
Spring transition, smaller waves
May
Small south swell beginnings
June
South swells firing, La Parguera
July
Peak south shore, warm water
August
South swells, hottest water
September
Transition month, some south swell
October
North swell season teasing
November
PeakNorth shore wakes up, less crowded than Dec-Jan
December
PeakPeak north swells, Rincon contest season
Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions
Dawn Patrol
- Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
- Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
- Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (78°F in winter)
- Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Carolina
Afternoon Sessions
- Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
- Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
- Water warms through the day — upper end (84°F in summer)
- Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down
