Reef
both
Level 5/10

Jobos

Isabela, Puerto Rico
🪸Sharp reef👥Crowded

Jobos is Puerto Rico's most versatile north coast wave—offering long, smooth rights for experienced surfers and a mellow inside section for beginners. The reef break handles a variety of conditions and delivers consistent surf throughout the winter season. A great all-around spot.

Jobos surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
23
Poor
0.5m@8s
6km/h
Mon21
18
Poor
0.5m@8s
4km/h
Tue22
20
Poor
0.4m@7s
5km/h
Wed23
0
Poor
0.3m@9s
9km/h
Thu24
20
Poor
0.6m@10s
6km/h
Fri25
20
Poor
0.5m@10s
7km/h
Sat26
60
Fair
0.8m@13s
8km/h
Sun27
40
Poor
0.8m@11s
8km/h
Mon28
39
Poor
0.6m@11s
6km/h
Tue29
31
Poor
0.6m@10s
7km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 7 km/h · PM 2 km/h · High tide at 3pm (0.4m)
Swell
0.5m
N(6°)
Score: 2/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
6km/h
ENE(68°)
Score: 18/25
Weather
28°C
0.5mm41%
First light 5:47amSunrise 6:17amSunset 6:26pmLast light 6:56pm
Secondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:30am–6:56pm · through highIdeal tide: mid to high
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2g25
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tidem
2:22am0.2m
8:37am0.1m
3:52pm0.4m
11:00pm0.2m
3:30am0.2m
9:42am0.1m
4:45pm0.4m
11:37pm0.2m
4:37am0.3m
10:42am0.1m
5:37pm0.4m
5:30am0.3m
11:37am0.1m
6:17pm0.4m
12:37am0.1m
6:22am0.3m
12:30pm0.1m
6:56pm0.4m
1:07am0.1m
7:07am0.4m
1:17pm0.1m
7:30pm0.4m
1:37am0.1m
7:52am0.4m
2:07pm0.1m
8:02pm0.4m
2:07am0.1m
8:31am0.5m
3:02pm0.1m
8:37pm0.4m
2:41am0.0m
9:15am0.5m
3:56pm0.1m
9:17pm0.3m
3:17am0.0m
10:02am0.5m
4:48pm0.1m
9:52pm0.3m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

2:22 am
High tide - 0.23m
8:37 am
Low tide - 0.09m
3:52 pm
High tide - 0.40m
11:00 pm
Low tide - 0.17m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

23
Poor
Components
Swell Direction15/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind18/25
Raw Score37/100
Adjustments
💨 Gusty Wind-3
📉 Undersized Swell-11
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score23/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score23

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
N (350°)
Direction range
320° - 20°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.90×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Offshore range
150° - 210°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.6m - 1.8m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Isabela. Popular with all levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Jobos?

The Jobos profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Jobos?

The Jobos profile uses wind from S (180°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 150° to 210°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Jobos?

The Jobos scoring profile favors swell from N (320° to 20°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Jobos?

The main season at Jobos is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Long, smooth rights.

How do I get to Jobos?

The spot profile lists SJU as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 110 minutes. Isabela. Popular with all levels.

What kind of wave is Jobos?

Jobos is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Sep, Oct

Winter swells. Long, smooth rights.

Getting There

Airport
SJU
Drive time
110 min
Data quality
verified

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