Offshore
San Juan Atlantic Offshore
Offshore · Puerto Rico · North-coast Atlantic shelf drop north of San Juan
Location Snapshot
San Juan Atlantic Offshore covers Puerto Rico’s north-coast shelf-edge and deep Atlantic water beyond the inshore San Juan Bay fishery. Blue marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the principal supported targets, giving the destination a bluewater pelagic identity distinct from both the bay and the Mona Passage.
Information Only
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Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Regional Marine Forecast
Today
Southeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east this afternoon. Seas around 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: North 6 feet at 13 seconds and northeast 3 feet at 9 seconds. Scattered showers this morning, then showers with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.
Wave Height
3.3 ft
At this destination
San Juan, PR · NDBC 41053
Wave Direction
N
At this destination
San Juan, PR · NDBC 41053
Water Temperature
85.8°F
Nearby / representative
San Juan, PR · NDBC 41053
Nearby fishing destinations
Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico / San Juan Bay · Harbor
Approximately 3.7 miles away
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Approximately 33 miles away
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Approximately 50.6 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
San Juan Atlantic Offshore offshore fishery
San Juan Atlantic Offshore is the north-coast shelf drop, for blue marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. It is not San Juan Bay and not Mona Passage. Mona Island reserves are excluded. Stay in U.S. Waters. Billfish are catch-and-release in Puerto Rico, and that rule does not close these grounds.
- Habitat and structure
- Atlantic shelf drop · Pelagic
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Blue marlin, mahi, and wahoo follow a typical season.
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
Makaira nigricans
Also called Kajiki
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER — EARLY FALL
Mahi-mahi
PrimaryRegulations vary annuallyCoryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
No seasonal pulse known
Istiophorus platypterus
Typical seasonal opportunity: WINTER — SPRING
Kajikia albida
No seasonal pulse known
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Blue marlin — SUMMER — EARLY FALL
- Mahi-mahi — SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
- Wahoo — SPRING — EARLY SUMMER
- Sailfish — WINTER — SPRING
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Offshore boat from San Juan. Not El Morro / bay.
Primary hazards
Atlantic drop seas. Deep water within a few miles of San Juan.
Fishery considerations
- San Juan Bay tides are not this Atlantic drop's local tide.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
