Strike Mission
Reef
both
Level 7/10

Dogman's

Rincón, Puerto Rico
🪸Sharp reef⚠️Shallow
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Dogman's sits between Marias and Tres Palmas, offering shallower, hollower waves than its neighbors. Both lefts and rights break over the reef, with the rights being particularly hollow when the swell is right. A step up in intensity from the surrounding breaks.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
0
Poor
0.6m@5s
9km/h
Thu6
15
Poor
0.8m@6s
5km/h
Fri7
0
Poor
0.7m@6s
14km/h
Sat8
0
Poor
0.8m@5s
12km/h
Sun9
0
Poor
0.8m@5s
12km/h
Mon10
0
Poor
0.7m@5s
11km/h
Tue11
0
Poor
0.7m@5s
11km/h
Wed12
7
Poor
0.4m@5s
8km/h
Thu13
0
Poor
0.6m@5s
6km/h
Fri14
0
Poor
0.8m@6s
16km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 12 km/h · PM 6 km/h · Tide at 1pm (0.5m)
Swell
0.6m
NE(48°)
Score: 2/25
Period
5s
Short period / windswell
Score: 0/25
Wind
9km/h
ENE(72°)
Score: 16/25
Weather
28°C
0.2mm61%
First light 5:38amSunrise 6:08amSunset 7:01pmLast light 7:31pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

No ideal tide during daylight todayIdeal tide: 0.5–1.4m
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tidem
12:12am0.4m
6:37am0.1m
1:27pm0.5m
8:00pm0.2m
12:52am0.3m
7:22am0.1m
2:30pm0.5m
9:22pm0.2m
1:52am0.3m
8:15am0.0m
3:37pm0.5m
10:37pm0.2m
2:52am0.3m
9:17am0.0m
4:42pm0.5m
11:37pm0.2m
4:02am0.3m
10:27am0.0m
5:52pm0.6m
12:42am0.2m
5:17am0.3m
11:32am0.0m
6:47pm0.6m
1:32am0.2m
6:26am0.3m
12:33pm0.0m
7:41pm0.6m
2:17am0.1m
7:22am0.4m
1:32pm0.0m
8:26pm0.6m
3:00am0.1m
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2:32pm0.0m
9:07pm0.6m
3:37am0.1m
9:12am0.4m
3:30pm0.1m
9:47pm0.5m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:12 am
High tide - 0.38m
6:37 am
Low tide - 0.07m
1:27 pm
High tide - 0.48m
8:00 pm
Low tide - 0.20m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period0/25
Wind16/25
Raw Score18/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-1
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-11
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+1
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0
🌊 Slightly below optimal tide👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNW (340°)
Direction range
310° - 10°
Size range
1.2m - 3m
Ideal size
2.5m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Offshore range
100° - 170°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.4m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

5/10

👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds

Access: Rincón. Between Marias and Tres Palmas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Dogman's?

Dogman's works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Dogman's?

Offshore wind at Dogman's blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 100° to 170° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Dogman's?

Dogman's wants NNW swell (310° to 10°) between 1.2m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Dogman's?

The main season at Dogman's is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct. Winter swells. Shallower than Marias.

How do I get to Dogman's?

Fly into SJU, then allow about 130 minutes by road. Rincón. Between Marias and Tres Palmas.

What kind of wave is Dogman's?

Dogman's is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 7/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Oct

Winter swells. Shallower than Marias.

Getting There

Airport
SJU
Drive time
130 min
Data quality
verified

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