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Rincón

Shore · Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico / Rincón

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Location Snapshot

Rincón is an exposed west Puerto Rico shore fishery built around rocky points, reef structure, beaches, and open Mona-facing water rather than protected harbor conditions. Mahi-mahi, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, and pacific blue marlin are the principal supported targets.

Current Coastal Rating

Good · 81

Beta

Conditions are generally good for the evaluated window.

Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.

Should I Go?

Trip conditions only. Target-species activity and seasonal fishery patterns are not yet included.

Consider

Trip conditions may be workable, but important cautions or data limitations remain.

Medium confidence — The recommendation is usable, but one or more inputs are regional, proxied, stale, or incomplete.

Evaluates trip conditions using weather, tides, currents, waves, daylight, and active alerts.

  • This coastal rating is in public beta.
  • Missing waves are not calm. Forecast is not an observation. Prediction is not an observation.
  • Because this rating is in public beta, recommendations are capped at Consider when evidence is limited.
  • A missing current reading is not slack water. Tide height is not current.

Recommended window

Tuesday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM AST

Window score

81

Max wind
4 mph
Max gust
11 mph
Daylight
100% of window
Tide state
rising

Why

  • Strong daylight coverage supports the evaluated window.

Watch for

  • Tide timing uses a nearby prediction proxy.

Coastal conditions can change quickly. Review official alerts and current conditions before heading out.

Current Readings

Updated Oct 20, 2026, 7:35 AM

Marine Buoy

Marine Buoy selected

Source

  • NDBC Rincon, PR buoy
  • 2.5 mi from destination

Regional buoy measurements may differ from protected or nearshore conditions at this destination. Significant wave height is not shoreline surf or breaker height.

Water temperature
85.8°F

Updated 40 min ago

Significant wave height
4.6 ft

Updated 40 min ago

Dominant wave period
13 s

Updated 40 min ago

Average wave period
11 s

Updated 40 min ago

Past 7 Days

Marine Buoy

Marine Buoy selected

Water temperature

Window Oct 13, 2026, 7:35 AM – Oct 20, 2026, 7:35 AM (rolling 168 hours)

Water temperature over the past 7 days. 317 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 1:56 PM · to Oct 20, 2026, 6:56 AM Range 85.3°F to 87.4°F.

Available observations were broadly steady.

317 observations · from Oct 13, 2026, 1:56 PM · to Oct 20, 2026, 6:56 AM

  • NDBC · Rincon, PR · Station 41115
  • Nearby marine station
  • Approximately 2.5 mi from destination
  • Observation type: observed
  • Unit: °F

Nearby coastal destinations

  • Mayagüez11 mi

    Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico / Mayagüez · Harbor

    Approximately 11 miles away

  • La Parguera29.3 mi

    Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico / La Parguera · Bay

    Approximately 29.3 miles away

  • Mona Passage41.5 mi

    Puerto Rico · Mona Passage west of Mayagüez / east of Mona, U.S. waters · Offshore

    Approximately 41.5 miles away

Predicted Tides

Predicted

Falling

Next low tide

Oct 20, 2026, 9:27 AM

In 1 hr 51 min

0.4 ft MLLW

Previous

High · Oct 20, 2026, 3:30 AM · 0.9 ft MLLW

Following

High · Oct 20, 2026, 4:32 PM · 1.3 ft MLLW

Tide prediction proxy

Mayaguez · NOAA 9759394

This nearby station is used for tide timing. Predicted height does not represent exact water depth or exposed-flat conditions at this destination.

Predicted Tidal Current

Predicted

Tidal-current predictions are not available for this destination.

Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.

Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

Rincón exposed west-shore pelagic fishery

An exposed west-shore Puerto Rico pelagic fishery at Rincón. Mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna, and seasonal blue marlin are the fishery here.

Fishery type
  • Exposed west shore
Fishing modes
  • Inshore boat
  • Shore
Habitat and structure
Exposed west shore and nearshore dropoff · Rincón point and west swell corridor · Mona Passage pelagic context

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Mahi-mahi has a typical spring/early-summer pulse. Wahoo winter/spring. Blue marlin summer/early-fall. Tuna are year-round fishing.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — EARLY SUMMER

    Exposed west pelagic. Typical spring/early-summer pulse only. Not a legal season.

  • Wahoo illustration

    Wahoo

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Acanthocybium solandri

    Also called Ono

    Typical seasonal opportunity: WINTER — SPRING

    Exposed west pelagic. Typical winter/spring pulse only. Not a legal season.

  • Yellowfin tuna illustration

    Yellowfin tuna

    Primary

    Thunnus albacares

    Also called Ahi

    No seasonal pulse known

    Exposed west pelagic. These fish are present through the year. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.

  • Blackfin tuna illustration

    Blackfin tuna

    Secondary

    Thunnus atlanticus

    No seasonal pulse known

    Nearshore tuna overlay. These fish are present through the year. Harvest dates follow the current regulations.

  • Pacific blue marlin illustration

    Blue marlin

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Makaira nigricans

    Also called Kajiki

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL

    West/Mona billfish overlay. Approximate summer/early-fall pulse only; not a legal season.

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Mahi-mahi — SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
  • Wahoo — WINTER — SPRING
  • Blue marlin — SUMMER — EARLY FALL

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Public west-shore access at Rincón. Confirm current DNER and federal Caribbean rules.

Primary hazards

Exposed west swell, rip, and thunderstorms. Missing waves are not calm.

Fishery considerations

  • Tide is nearby Mayagüez 9759394 prediction. Current predictions are not available here.
  • NWS point forecast.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

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The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.

Data Sources

Planning limitation

Coastal conditions can vary over short distances. Predictions and remote observations are planning information, not guarantees of access or safety.

  • This location is Rincón exposed west shore. This is not Mayagüez inner harbor and not Crashboat / Aguadilla.
  • Missing waves are not calm. Forecast/prediction is not observation.