Tide conditions for Yabucoa surf spots
Yabucoa, 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 Yabucoa. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
07:00 PM
3.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 12:00 AM(2.8ft) | 12:00 AM(0.5ft) | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 1:00 AM(0.4ft) |
| Tomorrow | 12:00 AM(2.9ft) | 12:00 AM(0.6ft) | 1:00 AM(3.6ft) | 2:00 AM(0.4ft) |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 12:00 AM(0.7ft) | 2:00 AM(4.3ft) | 1:00 AM(0.6ft) |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 12:00 AM(2.8ft) | 12:00 AM(0.8ft) | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 1:00 AM(0.7ft) |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 12:00 AM(0.9ft) | 2:00 AM(4.2ft) | 1:00 AM(0.8ft) |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 12:00 AM(2.8ft) | 12:00 AM(1.0ft) | 1:00 AM(3.5ft) | 1:00 AM(0.9ft) |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 12:00 AM(2.6ft) | 12:00 AM(0.9ft) | 1:00 AM(3.4ft) | 1:00 AM(0.9ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
El Cocal
IntermediateEl Cocal, also mapped as Playa El Guano, is a southeast Puerto Rico beachbreak in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. It has scenic rock formations and a nearby natural pool, while the surf zone can produce inconsistent left and right peaks when south to southeast swell reaches the coast. Treat it as a lower-intermediate call because shorebreak, rocks, rips, and missing lifeguard coverage matter even when the wave looks playful.
La Pozita
IntermediateLa Pozita is the local-name north-side El Cocal sub-break in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. Public beach sources generally describe La Posita or La Pocita as the semi-protected rocky pocket at Playa El Cocal rather than a standalone surf guide spot. Quiver lists it separately because local feedback says the sets can be more organized and less shorebreak-heavy than main El Cocal, while keeping it in the intermediate, local-knowledge-dependent bucket.
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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 Yabucoa
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Yabucoa. 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 Yabucoa. 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 Yabucoa 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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