El Unico

Dorado, Puerto Rico

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Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Tiny waves under 1ft with quality 9s ground swell but strong 16kt winds making it choppy Note: winds from SSE would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
16
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
0.7
ft
🌊
Swell Height
0.7ft
🌊
Swell Period
9s
💨
Wind Speed
16kt
🌡️
Air Temp
17°C
💨
Wind Gusts
23kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
0.4ft @ 8s

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📍 Local Knowledge

El Unico in Puerto Rico is a fairly exposed beach and reef break with very reliable surf that works year-round. It performs best on north swells with offshore winds from the south-southeast, drawing energy from both local windswells and distant groundswells. The break offers both left and right-hand waves, but has little shelter from cross-shore winds. When conditions align, the spot can become crowded, and surfers should watch for strong rips, localism, and pollution. The most consistent clean surf occurs during winter, especially in November.

Best Swell: N
Bottom: Sand and Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: N
Wind: SSE

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