Best Time to Surf Luquillo (2026)
Luquillo, Puerto Rico — Month-by-month surf guide
0
Fair
Surfing in March
March
1 of 2 beaches are in peak season right now. Water temperatures range 78-84°F year-round. Peak month: December.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2
February
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2
March
0
Water temp~81°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
April
0
Water temp~81°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
May
0
Water temp~81°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
June
0
Water temp~84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
July
0
Water temp~84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
August
0
Water temp~84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0
September
0
Water temp~84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking1
October
0
Water temp~81°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
November
0
Water temp~81°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2
December
0
Water temp~78°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2
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 Luquillo
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