Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Puerto Rico |
Next Big City |
San Juan |
Next Town |
Isabela |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
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: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Nice, sandy bay with lots of space. At the west end far away there are some big rocks with shore break
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79°F, air 85°F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
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.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
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
Extra information
Dangerous beach break, for kiting experts only.
Nightlife