Tide pooling in Puerto Rico: best low tides
The best tide pool days are low tides that are among a spot's lowest of the year and fall in daylight. In Puerto Rico they come mostly in April to June. The next stretch of tide pool lows across the state is Feb 25. Dates, times and heights below come from NOAA predictions for 47 spots, worked out for the next 12 months.
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Tide pool season in Puerto Rico
Average number of good tide pool days per spot, month by month:
Best tide pool days statewide
| Dates | Best day | Spots with a good low that day |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | Thu Feb 25 | 12 of 47 spots |
| Mar 12–15 | Sat Mar 13 | 31 of 47 spots |
| Mar 24–28 | Sat Mar 27 | 26 of 47 spots |
| Apr 8–12 | Sat Apr 10 | 42 of 47 spots |
| Apr 21–25 | Thu Apr 22 | 38 of 47 spots |
| May 5–10 | Fri May 7 | 45 of 47 spots |
| May 18–23 | Thu May 20 | 47 of 47 spots |
| Jun 2–7 | Fri Jun 4 | 46 of 47 spots |
Tide pool lows for your spot
Next good low
Showing all 47 spots
| Spot | Next tide pool lows | Lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Guanajibo, Mayagues | Feb 12 afternoon then Feb 23–26, Mar 12–14 | -0.1 ft Fri Feb 12, 6:17 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Central Aguirre | Feb 14 afternoon then Mar 13–16, Mar 26–28 | -0.3 ft Sun Feb 14, 6:09 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Mona Island | Feb 14 afternoon then Mar 13–15, Mar 27 | -0.3 ft Sun Feb 14, 6:31 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Southeast Mona Island | Feb 14 afternoon then Mar 13–16, Mar 27–28 | -0.3 ft Sun Feb 14, 5:45 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Aguadilla | Feb 23–26 afternoons then Mar 11–14, Mar 22–28 | -0.3 ft Thu Feb 25, 5:38 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Luquillo | Feb 23–25 afternoons then Mar 13, Mar 23–25 | -0.2 ft Wed Feb 24, 5:05 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Mayaguez | Feb 23–25 afternoons then Mar 12–13, Mar 22–27 | -0.2 ft Tue Feb 23, 4:54 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Boca del Cibuco | Feb 24–25 afternoons then Mar 12–13, Mar 24–25 | -0.2 ft Wed Feb 24, 5:33 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Hawksnest Beach, St. John | Feb 24–25 afternoons then Mar 12–13, Mar 24–27 | -0.2 ft Thu Feb 25, 6:07 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Magens Bay, St. Thomas | Feb 24–25 afternoons then Mar 11–13, Mar 24–26 | -0.2 ft Thu Feb 25, 6:01 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Pavillion Point, St. Thomas | Feb 24–25 afternoons then Mar 12–13, Mar 24–25 | -0.2 ft Thu Feb 25, 5:53 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Arecibo | Feb 25–26 afternoons then Mar 12–14, Mar 23–27 | -0.2 ft Thu Feb 25, 5:38 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Bahia Salinas | Feb 25–26 middays then Mar 12–13, Mar 25–28 | -0.2 ft Fri Feb 26, 1:51 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Culebrita | Feb 25 afternoon then Mar 12–13, Mar 25 | -0.2 ft Thu Feb 25, 6:18 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Joyuda | Feb 25–26 afternoons then Mar 12–14, Mar 24–28 | -0.2 ft Fri Feb 26, 6:24 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Punta la Plata, Vieques Island | Feb 26–27 afternoons then Mar 25–30, Apr 22–27 | -0.5 ft Sat Feb 27, 6:03 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Guanica | Feb 27–Mar 1 afternoons then Mar 14–15, Mar 26–29 | -0.3 ft Sun Feb 28, 5:24 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Ponce | Feb 28 afternoon then Mar 26–29, Apr 9–12 | -0.2 ft Sun Feb 28, 5:12 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Boca de Cangrejos | Mar 12–13 afternoons then Mar 25–26, Apr 8–11 | -0.3 ft Sat Mar 13, 6:20 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Culebra | Mar 12–13 afternoons then Mar 25–26, Apr 8–12 | -0.3 ft Sat Mar 13, 5:42 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Isabel Segunda, Vieques Island | Mar 12–13 afternoons then Mar 24–27, Apr 8–12 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 5:50 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Mosquito Pier, Vieques | Mar 12–13 afternoons then Mar 25–27, Apr 8–12 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 5:44 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Boqueron | Mar 13–15 afternoons then Mar 25–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 5:30 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Ceiba, Roosevelt Road | Mar 13 afternoon then Mar 26–27, Apr 9–12 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 5:47 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Crown Bay, St. Thomas | Mar 13–14 afternoons then Apr 9–12, May 6–10 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 5:56 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Cruz Bay, St. John | Mar 13–14 afternoons then Mar 26–27, Apr 9–12 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 6:29 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Esperanza, Vieques Island | Mar 13–15 afternoons then Mar 26–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.4 ft Mon Mar 15, 6:17 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Fajardo | Mar 13 afternoon then Mar 24–27, Apr 8–12 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 5:52 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Haulover Bay, St. Johns | Mar 13–14 afternoons then Apr 9–12, Apr 22–23 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 6:12 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Jersey Bay, St. Thomas | Mar 13–14 afternoons then Apr 10–12, May 6–10 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 6:10 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Magueyes Island | Mar 13–15 afternoons then Mar 26–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 4:03 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Puerto Real | Mar 13 afternoon then Apr 8–12, May 5–10 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 6:06 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Salt River Bay, St. Croix | Mar 13–15 afternoons then Mar 26–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.4 ft Mon Mar 15, 5:52 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| San Juan | Mar 13 afternoon then Apr 9–11, Apr 21–22 | -0.2 ft Sat Mar 13, 6:14 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Fareham Bay, St. Croix | Mar 14–15 afternoons then Mar 27–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.4 ft Mon Mar 15, 5:48 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Grapetree Bay, St, Croix | Mar 14–15 afternoons then Mar 27–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.4 ft Mon Mar 15, 5:30 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Johns Folly Bay, St. John Island | Mar 14 afternoon then Apr 10–12, Apr 23–24 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 6:17 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Palmas del Mar | Mar 14–15 afternoons then Apr 10–12, Apr 22–25 | -0.3 ft Mon Mar 15, 6:33 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Punta Arenas, Vieques Island | Mar 14 afternoon then Apr 9–12, Apr 22–25 | -0.3 ft Sun Mar 14, 5:23 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Teague Bay, St. Croix | Mar 14–15 afternoons then Mar 27–28, Apr 9–12 | -0.3 ft Mon Mar 15, 6:00 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Yabucoa Harbor | Mar 14–15 afternoons then Mar 26–27, Apr 9–12 | -0.3 ft Mon Mar 15, 6:21 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Penuelas (Punta Guayanilla) | Mar 26–27 afternoons then Apr 10–11, Apr 22–25 | -0.3 ft Sat Mar 27, 3:06 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Puerto Maunabo | Apr 9–12 afternoons then Apr 22–25, May 6–10 | -0.3 ft Sat Apr 10, 2:30 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Isla Palominos | Apr 20–21 afternoons then May 6–9, May 17–21 | -0.2 ft Tue Apr 20, 2:02 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Las Mareas | May 7–10 middays then May 20–22, Jun 3–7 | -0.2 ft Sat May 8, 12:45 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Naguabo | May 7–9 afternoons then May 19–20, Jun 2–7 | -0.3 ft Sat May 8, 2:18 PM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
| Santa Isabel | May 20–22 middays then Jun 3–6, Jun 17–19 | -0.3 ft Fri May 21, 11:34 AM 0 good days in the next 3 months |
Tide pool tips
Go before the low
Arrive about an hour before low tide and head back as soon as the water turns.
Watch the waves
Sneaker waves run far up rocky shores, especially on the Pacific. Never turn your back on the ocean.
Step on bare rock
Seaweed and barnacles are slippery and alive. Wear shoes with grip and step on bare rock or sand.
Look, don't take
Touch gently with a wet finger, put rocks back as you found them, and leave animals and shells. Many tide pools are protected.
How these dates are worked out
For every spot we take NOAA's low tide predictions for the next 12 months. A low counts as a tide pool low when it's in that spot's lowest 10% and comes between an hour after sunrise and sunset, so there's light for the hour before it. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero on tide charts; below zero is a minus tide. Wind and swell can keep the water higher than predicted. Not for navigation.