National Weather ServicePuerto RicoHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service issued 20 high surf advisories for Puerto Rico in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 5th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, 51% below the average of 10 for those months in 2008-2025. North Central was covered most often (277 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does Puerto Rico get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of Puerto Rico. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2008 | 19 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Puerto Rico get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Puerto Rico?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 277 | 64 | March 31, 2026 |
| Northwest | 277 | 64 | March 31, 2026 |
| San Juan and Vicinity | 277 | 65 | March 31, 2026 |
| Northeast | 275 | 64 | March 31, 2026 |
| Culebra | 239 | 42 | March 31, 2026 |
| Mayaguez and Vicinity | 208 | 42 | March 31, 2026 |
| Vieques | 103 | 9 | March 31, 2026 |
| Southwest | 22 | 2 | February 2, 2026 |
| Southeast | 12 | 2 | August 13, 2024 |
| Ponce and Vicinity | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2024 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Puerto Rico.