Tide conditions for Patillas surf spots

Patillas, Puerto Rico

Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.

A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Patillas. These 1 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.

Current Tide

0.8ft
Rising

Next High

03:52 AM

0.92 ft

NOAA tide data via San Juan, La Puntilla, San Juan Bay

Beach Tide Preferences

Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.

Inches

intermediate
0.5ft–2.0fteither

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Featured Beaches(1)

Inches

Intermediate

Inches is the Patillas surf spot just off PR-3 on Puerto Rico's southeast coast. Local surf guides and Surfline describe it as one of the better summer and hurricane-swell spots in the area, with a left-point feel and rides that can run when the ESE swell is right. The bottom is reef, rock, coral, and river-stone style cobble rather than soft sand, so this belongs in the intermediate bucket.

What to focus on today

  • Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
  • How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
  • Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
  • Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Patillas

Tide preferences vary by spot in Patillas. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Patillas. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
You can check tide charts for Patillas on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.

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