Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Tough beach break, but outside beautiful 4-6m waves. One of the best spot on the island. In the next bay to the west you'll find a lot of surfers.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Nice, sandy bay with lots of space. At the west end far away there are some big rocks with shore break
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best wind December to September, trade winds, wind 12-25 knots. Blows East to West. Wind is about 50% even in off-season. The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - From San Juan drive westwards to Isabela. In Isabella drive North to the beach and find the point. About 2hrs drive from San Juan. Park the car just beside the junction down the road below Isabella
Specific rules: None
Extra: Dangerous beach break, for kiting experts only.
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big waves. Excellent break point. Respect the surfers. Big playground. Watch out for shallow reefs.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Sandy beach close by the point. Launch from here or from a boat to get to the break. Flat reefs in front of the beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car, Boat - .
Specific rules: None
Extra: You can also launch near the San Juan Plaza on Isla Verde. It is a break about 0.75 miles off the coast.
Nightlife: Great nightlife in San Juan.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Animals, Reefs, Corals, Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Swimmers beach is next beach west. Table Tops rocks define the far east side. Sharp volcanic rocks as you drift west along the inside. Most surfers enter the far east side. Sea Urchins among the rocky bottom - walk among the sand bars and you're fine. Booties for the tender footed.
Beach type & size: Sand, Rocks - Small
Infos: Retaining wall made of telephone poles makes for good wind break. Concrete block house good for viewing in shade. Concrete pad off beach good for kite maintenance and roll up.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees, Concrete
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April
Weather specificities: Normally shorts, on colder days shorty.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Sideshore to side onshore. Wind shadow close to beach from the point.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - North of the decommissioned Ramey Air Force SAC base. Take the cliff road down to beach. Steep grade paved road down to beach then dirt/asphalt road thru palm trees to parking lot.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Surfers have this beach. Respect their point break near Table Tops rocks. Inside break is nice. The park closes from 6 pm to 6 am.
Accommodations: Rooms, Shop, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, but narrow beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Extra: At the east end of the beach you will find a restaurant. Good to start downwinders from there to the west end of the beach.
Accommodations: Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: On the east side chop and small waves. On the west side behind the road perfect flat water.
Beach type & size: Sand, Pebbles - Small
Infos: Lots of debris on the beach. Bigger launch on the east side, tiny launch on the west side, for experts only.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Trees, Power lines, Other
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car -
Nightlife: Great nightlife in San Juan.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flatter water on the West side of the pier. If you want to do pier jumps you can drift launch from the pier and then tack up wind past it. But the water is a bit choppier on the east / upwind side of the pier so tougher to commit to an edge for pop - also - if you bail out get ready some nasty seaweed and trash as it collects on the upwind side of the pier.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Most guys pump up on the pier and do a drift launch (you can drive / park your car there). There is a small beach on both sides next to the pier that you can launch on also. Depending on wind direction you need to QR to land and pull your kite in or you may be able to have someone land you.
Identified hazards: Road
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: You will find the most consistent conditions here.
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - You can park on the pier. East and west of the pier are small beaches.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Nightlife is in Esperanza and Isabell II.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, December
Access description: by Car - East of Puerto Rico, and east of Isla de Culebra. Only accessible by boat. Anchor in the calm bay, and walk 600 feet to the east facing beach.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Long but narrow beach. During weekends many swimmers.
Identified hazards: Stones, Trees
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The wind is onshore, so not suited for beginners.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: The stronger the winds the higher the waves. The waves can get high, so be careful. You can kite to the mangroves to the Southwest (3/4 mile, Bahia Ballena) there is shallow supper flat water. If you get stuck there (down wind) the beach walk back is sand the whole way.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Small sandy beach. Long bay, enough space.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The South is dry compared to the North.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: About 17-20 knots in average. Mainly East winds.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - From San Juan take the 52 to the South coast and drive further west to Ponce. Then take the 2 and later 116 south to Guanica. In Guanica take the 333 along the coast until you get to Tamarindo Beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: The waves curve around the rocky island, being clean inside with flat water in between. Nice kicker waves for right jumpers. Strong shorebreak inside the bay, be careful if you dropped your kite and cannot relaunch. Best is to swim to the kite and let some air out to not break it if it gets washed up.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Launch from the small sandy spit or further westwards in the bay. Inside the bay you will be in a wind shadow.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Easterly trade winds. Best with NE, which will blow between the beach and the rocky island. Don't ride too close into the bay, you will be in the wind shadow. Jumping behind the island will give you a second lift due to the wind blowing over the rocky island.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - Park your car downwind of the spot where you will find parking and a beach access. Walk to the spit and launch from there.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Not suited for beginners, the wind will blow offshore on the spit and not much space.
Nightlife: Go to San Juan.
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks, Concrete, Road
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - Big parking lot just next to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Long, but narrow beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Extra: Respect the marked areas of turtle nests. Keep your distance. Don't leave anything in the car, have someone watch it. Many robberies happen here.
Nightlife: Good in San Juan.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Many beach goers during weekends.
Identified hazards: Trees, Bystanders
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Normally the Easterly trade wind blows. This spot is a nice alternative when the wind blows from NW to W, which is rare.
Access description: by Car - Parking fee required.
Extra: Respect the swimmer's zone.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Tiny beach, not much space.
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: SE is gusty. Best with NE.
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, December
Access description: by Car - From San Juan take Rt 26 (becomes Rt 66 then becomes Rt 3). Take a left at Rt 986 towards Rio Grande/Rio Mar. follow that road for about 2 or 3 miles then take a right toward the Rio Mar Restort. Follow it around for until you get to the point of the Punta Picua. Then there is a dirt road turn off.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Go to San Juan.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Wind type: Trade
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Animals, Reefs, Corals
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Tide 1-2 feet variation, waves get big, from east to west swell. Reef brake and sharp corals. Very nice surf. Surf in winter runs from 3 feet to triple overhead. Sea urchins along most of the shore line. Locals can be a hazard - respect the locals.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Shoreline is flat shelf. Long but narrow sandy beach. Launch from point and stay leeward of exposed reef rock. Land same area or downwind sandy spots. Good to walk the bay to get a feel for rocky/sandy sections of beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Best wind December to September, trade winds, wind 12-25 knots. Blows East to West. Wind is about 50% even in season. Very fluky on the inside due to wind shadow. The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - From San Juan drive westwards to Isabela. From Isabela further west to Jobos. Drive about 5 minutes further West and ask for Shacks. About 2hrs drive from San Juan. No parking close by, park at the main street before getting into the very narrow street, hard to turn around.
Specific rules: None
Extra: If you get there, look for the locals first. The point holds no more than seven people at a time. Need to be advance expert or pro level.
Nightlife: Ole Lola Garden Bar for some local atmosphere and sangria.
Accommodations: Rooms, Shop, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves around the point. West of the point flat water.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Quiet some debris on the beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, June, July, August, December
Access description: by Car - Entrance fee to enter the park. Park opens Thursday thru Sunday.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Ships, Buoys, Reefs, Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Kiting in mangroves, so very flat water with shallow areas. The mangrove islands are connected by fringing reefs that are exposed and run perpendicular to the wind direction. The reefs block all chop, creating super flat butter on the leeward side no matter how windy it gets.
Infos: No real beach. You need a boat to get to the spots and need to start from the water.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: June, July
Weather specificities: Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79F, air 85F. No wetsuit needed. The South is dry compared to the North.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: About 17-20 knots in average. All directions will work, but mainly East winds. The 20 foot tall mangroves create a rotor that increases with the wind direction, giving you an extra boost when you jump.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, December
Access description: by Boat - From San Juan take the 52 to the South coast and drive further west to Ponce. Then take the 2 and later 116. Stay on 116, follow signs onto 304 to La Parguera. From La Parguera you need a boat to get into the mangroves.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Parguera, originally a small fishing town, is now a lively tourist town with bars, restaurants and live music on the weekends.
Accommodations: School, Rental, Rescue
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean, River Mouth
Water type: Flat, Medium wave
Water hazards: Reefs, Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Nice waves on the ocean. Perfect flat water on the river.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Quiet some debris on the beach.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: For the river mouth the more North in the wind the better.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - At El Caracol Baraca drive into the small dirt road and follow it until you reached the river mouth. An SUV is recommended.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Long but narrow beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Road
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December
Access description: by Car - Park along the street.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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