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surfing introduction
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hot spots | surfing tips
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Surfing Introduction
Huge, recurrent waves, a favorable warm climate and some
great looking beaches are three reasons why surfing enthusiasts make there way to
Puerto Rico's shores. So pick up a board and ride the waves with some of our
Island's best tube-shooters and curl-riders.
If
you're patient you can catch a swell practically anywhere along Puerto Rico's coasts, but
you'll find the real surf beaches spread out along the north and south coast,
and the very best swells concentrated along the northwest region of the Island. Novice and
experienced riders can surf around our Island year-round. The best conditions for surfing
form during the winter months when winds are the strongest and waves the roughest.
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North Coast
Fabulous beaches along the north coast of Puerto Rico offers some good year-round
surf. Head east from San
Juan and you will find plenty of beaches with kick to their surf. Thes includ
La Parada Ocho in Escambrón, the Sheraton, the Sunset, La Punta, Dominós, the Pine Grove in Isla Verde,
Chatarra, Aviones, Los Caballos,
and
Tocones just passed the Luis Muñoz Marin airport
in Piñones, and La Pared, La Selva and Costa Azul beaches off the northeastern town of
Luquillo.
Popular surfing locations are scattered along the coast west of San
Juan as well. These include Breñas and Kikitas off Dorado, Los Tubos and Sarapa
situated along Vega Baja
and Manatí, the Hallows in Barceloneta. Several local beaches along Arecibo's
coast include Peñón de Mero, Margara, La Marginal, Cueva
del Indio, the Hollows, and Machuca. In Hatillo try
Las Cabras.
Beautiful
surfing beaches along the northwest coast from Isabela to Rincón offer the best
chance for first-rate surfing. This region has traditionaly been home for international surfing competitions.
During the winter season, from November
to March, waves
can reach heights of up to 20 feet. Along the coast of Isabela don't miss some
beautiful
surfing beaches including
Jobos, Table Top, Secret Spot, Middles, and
Shacks beach.
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West Coast Passed Isabela, along the coast by the former Ramey
Base in Aguadilla, some great surfing
beaches and surf sites include Surfer, Punta Borinquen, Wilderness, Gas
Chambers, Crashboat, Wishing Well, Table Rock, and Bridges. South of Aguadilla lies Rincón, the westernmost point of
Puerto Rico, and known for it's beautiful sunsets. The peak season here runs
from October to April. Surf
beaches along this quaint town includes Punta Higüero (Antonio's), Sandy Beach,
Spanish Wall, Domes, Indicators, La Punta, María's, and Tres Palmas. For your convenience,
there are pelenty of useful surf shops
around this strip.
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South Coast
In Puerto Rico during the summer months, from June through August, the high surf
in the northwest shifts to the southeast coast of the Island. In Humacao, from
Yabucoa to Patillas, surfing
beaches are located along the coast. A popular site around this area include Inches,
located in the town of Patillas. Don't forget to try El Cocal and Sharky's in
Yabucoa.
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East Coast
On the East coast several popular beaches include El Faro and Racetrack in Fajardo. Visitors will find limited surfing east of the
mainland along Ensenada Honda on the Island of Culebra.
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The following is a surfing hot spots lookup chart for quick referencing.
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Hot
Spots and Beaches for Surfing
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Location
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Aguadilla
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Surfer, Punta Borinquen, Wilderness, Gas
Chambers, Crashboat, Wishing Well, Table
Rock, and Bridges
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Arecibo
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Peñón de Mero, Margara, La Marginal, Cueva
del Indio, Hollows, Machuca
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Condado (San Juan)
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La Parada Ocho, Sheraton, Sunset, La Punta,
Dominós
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Dorado
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Breñas, Kikitas
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Fajardo
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El Faro, Racetrack
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Hatillo
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Las Cabras
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Isabela
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Jobos, Table Top, Secret Spot,
Middles and Shacks
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Isla Verde
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Pine Groove
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Luquillo
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La Pared, La Selva
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Manatí / Vega Baja
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Los Tubos, Sarapa
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Patillas
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Inches
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Piñones
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Chatarra, Aviones, Los Caballos,
Chatarra and
Tocones
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Rincón
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Punta Higüero, Sandy Beach,
Spanish Wall, Domes Indicators, La
Punta, Marías, Tres Palmas
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Yabucoa
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El Cocal, Sharky's
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Surfing Tips
Approach the surf site with respect and common sense.
Don't venture too far out from shore without your board. and,
never surf alone. Arrive
at the beach early, say 5:00 to 5:30 a.m. It's enough time to prepare your board
before day-break. Surf shops are available with rentals, supplies, and
directions to all the beaches. For a quick review on what the north and west
shore of Puerto Rico have to offer, check out the surfing video
La Bruja Puerto Rico at your favorite video store.
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