Surf spot

Luquillo - La Selva

Forecast conditions and map view for Luquillo - La Selva in Puerto Rico. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.3689, -65.6934

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ENE	NE	ESE	ESE	NE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Wave period (s)	4.5	4.1	4.3	4.2	4	4.2	4.2	4	4	4	4	3.8	3.9	4	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.7	3.4	3.7	4	4.4	4.7	4.4	4.1	4.2	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.3	4	4.1	4.1	4.3	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.2	4.2	4	4	4.1	4.2	4.2	4	4	4.5	7.3	7.2	7	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	17	11	11	12	11	14	15	21	18	16	15	12	13	13	12	12	12	12	7	11	19	20	23	15	16	14	15	22	23	21	20	18	22	11	24	21	24	24	20	18	18	15	13	12	12	11	10	11	17	16	16	14	12	11	10	10
Wind speed (km/h)	6.9	4.7	8.3	10.5	11.2	9.7	8	7.8	6.7	6.8	10.8	12.7	12.3	11.3	7.2	6.6	5.5	8.1	8.6	15.1	14.8	8.5	5.9	7.6	8.8	8.2	9.2	16	15.3	11.3	7.6	6.6	4.4	6.5	12.9	14.6	14.7	12.7	9.2	9.2	6.5	6.5	8.7	12.6	13.2	10.2	6.8	6.3	6	6.6	4.5	10.2	12	10.5	6.5	5.6
Wind direction	ECross	EGlassy	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	ESECross	ESECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	SEGlassy	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	ECross	ECross	ESECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off

Luquillo – La Selva is a well-known surf spot on Puerto Rico’s northeast coast, near the town of Luquillo and close to the edge of El Yunque rainforest. It’s often seen as one of the more consistent and scenic breaks on the island, with a tropical jungle backdrop and warm water year-round.

Quick description

Type of wave: Mostly a reef break with some sand influence depending on conditions
Wave quality: Can be very good when swells line up, offering fast, punchy rights and lefts
Best swell direction: Typically works well on northeast to east-northeast swells
Wind: Best with light offshore winds; onshore trade winds can make it messy
Skill level: Usually intermediate to advanced because of reef sections, power, and occasional crowding

What it’s like

La Selva can deliver fun, hollow, and fairly powerful waves, especially during stronger swell events. The wave tends to break over a shallow reef, so timing and positioning matter. When conditions are right, it can offer long, clean rides, but it’s not a beginner-friendly spot due to the reef and the potential for strong currents.

Surroundings

One of the biggest draws is the setting: lush green mountains, tropical vegetation, and the nearby rainforest make it one of the more beautiful surf locations in Puerto Rico. It’s also close to other east-coast surf zones, so it’s part of a broader surf-heavy stretch of coastline.

Things to keep in mind

Reef hazard: Watch out for shallow sections and exposed reef, especially at lower tide
Crowds: Can get busy when the surf is good
Conditions vary: Tides, swell angle, and wind make a big difference
Local awareness: Respect local surfers and lineup etiquette