Surfing in Puerto Rico in January
In January the best surfing in Puerto Rico is at San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde, Aguadilla – Wilderness & Rincón.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27–28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde, Aguadilla – Wilderness & Rincón.
- For beginners: San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
Ocean Park / Isla Verde
San Juan · Puerto Rico
1.3 m waves27° water28° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SIG 4 km
2
JanPEAK SEASON
Wilderness
Aguadilla · Puerto Rico
1.2 m waves28° water29° air
Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ BQN 4 km
3
JanGOOD
Rincón
Puerto Rico
1.6 m waves28° water30° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MAZ 18 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Puerto Rico in January?
San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde: 1.3 m waves; Aguadilla – Wilderness: 1.2 m waves; Rincón: 1.6 m waves.
How warm is the water in Puerto Rico in January?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde.
Which airport is closest?
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG), 4 km from San Juan – Ocean Park / Isla Verde; Rafael Hernández International Airport (BQN), 4 km from Aguadilla – Wilderness; Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ), 18 km from Rincón.
