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Indicators

Rincón, Puerto Rico

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Indicators is Rincón's big-wave option—a right-hand reef break that turns on when the other spots are maxing out. Named for a rock that "indicates" when the swell is big enough, this wave offers long walls and occasional barrels for those willing to paddle into solid Puerto Rican juice.

Indicators surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

1.2mN@9s

6km/h

1.2m@9s

6km/h

Wed4

Poor

1.0mN@8s

5km/h

1.0m@8s

5km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.8mN@8s

8km/h

0.8m@8s

8km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.8mN@9s

12km/h

0.8m@9s

12km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.0mN@7s

8km/h

1.0m@7s

8km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.8mNNW@7s

7km/h

0.8m@7s

7km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.7mN@7s

6km/h

0.7m@7s

6km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.6mNNE@8s

3km/h

0.6m@8s

3km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.6mE@7s

7km/h

0.6m@7s

7km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.4mSE@6s

8km/h

0.4m@6s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 10 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.1m)

Swell

1.2m

N(359°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period

Score: 2/25

Wind

6km/h

NE(45°)

Score: 21/25

Weather

29°C

0.1mm72%

First light 5:59amSunrise 6:29amSunset 5:55pmLast light 6:25pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.2m @9s N in window

Wind6 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:59–7:00am · droppingStrike window: 11:00am–1:15pm · risingIdeal tide: mid

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

5g12

6g16

2g14

11g26

8g14

2g5

5g14

6g19

5g20

1g14

4g7

6g17

12g29

9g31

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3g10

4g14

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12g32

10g30

tidem

3:02am0.3m

9:07am0.1m

3:37pm0.4m

10:22pm0.1m

4:15am0.4m

10:22am0.1m

4:32pm0.4m

11:02pm0.1m

5:22am0.4m

11:37am0.1m

5:22pm0.4m

6:15am0.5m

12:37pm0.1m

6:07pm0.3m

12:17am0.0m

7:00am0.5m

1:37pm0.1m

6:52pm0.3m

12:52am0.0m

7:42am0.5m

2:30pm0.1m

7:30pm0.3m

1:26am0.0m

8:22am0.5m

3:15pm0.1m

8:07pm0.3m

2:00am0.0m

9:00am0.5m

4:00pm0.1m

8:45pm0.2m

2:37am0.0m

9:37am0.5m

4:42pm0.1m

9:22pm0.2m

3:12am0.0m

10:17am0.5m

5:22pm0.1m

10:00pm0.2m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

3:02 am

High · 0.33m

9:07 am

Low · 0.11m

3:37 pm

High · 0.44m

10:22 pm

Low · 0.11m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction13/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind21/25

Raw Score39/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-3

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score26/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score26

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.2m @9s N in window

Wind6 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NNW (340°)
Direction range: 310° - 10°
Size range: 1.5m - 3.7m
Ideal size: 2.5m - 3.2m
Height multiplier: 1.08×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.6m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Rincón. Works when other spots max out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Indicators?

Indicators is a reef break in Rincón, Puerto Rico, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Indicators?

Indicators picks up swell from the NW round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNW. It starts working at around 1.5m and handles up to about 3.7m, with the sweet spot around 2.5 to 3.2m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Indicators?

A SE wind is dead offshore at Indicators, and anything from the E round to the S keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Indicators?

Indicators is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Indicators?

The most reliable run of swell at Indicators comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Oct too. Needs size. Named for the indicator rock.

How cold is the water at Indicators?

The water at Indicators averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Indicators good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Quality walls when Domes is too big.

How do I get to Indicators?

The nearest airport on our list is SJU, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Rincón. Works when other spots max out.

What other surf spots are near Indicators?

The closest breaks we track are Rincon (2.0 km), Domes (2.3 km) and Marias (2.6 km), handy when Indicators isn't working. We track 5 spots around Rincón in total.