So my wife and I are flying down this coming Monday feb 28- mar 5 For our honeymoon. She's not much of a surfer so I'm tryin to find some locals that wouldn't mind meetin up to go surf. If it was me and a buddy I wouldn't be asking this but I'll be surfing by my self otherwise. And no u won't have to babysit me I've been surfing for about 15 years. So please help a guy out I'll buy lunch!! If your up for helpin a guy out call me (210)544-2591 names Carl Thanks
I'm leaving before you get here, but I might be able to give you a few tips. What part of the island are you guys staying on?
Bummer when do you leave? We will be in San Juan and I'll have a rental car so I can venture off and find some waves.
Yeah, I leave Saturday. Im not familiar with the San Juan area because there isnt really surf there but you might want to drive up to Isabela or Aguadilla. Both are fairly close, but you might need to do some driving. Rincon is a little far, but if you're up to it there are some really good breaks there. I've never been here, but I found this one wave on surfline you might want to check out: http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/la-selva-puerto-rico_6702/travel/ I found this map thing really helpful, check it out if you plan on driving out: http://www.surfline.com/surf-report/la-selva-puerto-rico_6702/travel/
Awsome ! Ya I wanted to stay farther to the west on the island but the wife didn't want to, so now I'll be driving more but oh well. How are the locals? Ive surfed Texas my whole life and really never had any issues with locals mainly because there's no wave worth fighting over . But I'm not an idiot I know there's a pecking order at the better breaks. Great Info thank you. How's the surf been?
there is waves in san juan. la ocha is where most people go because there is usually always something breaking there. its in the section of town called condado i believe, to the east of old san juan. its a nice right that breaks over shallow reef.
I normally dont bounce of the bottom , I have never surfed a reef break how shallow are these reefs. I keep reading about shallow rock and reef breaks and Im curious are u able to swim in these shallow areas or is it like 2-4 ft deep. I'm just trying to figure out what to expect and I know each break is different.
They definitely get pretty shallow, so you have to be careful if you plan on surfing over coral. If you get cut on live coral you can get an infection. I've never surfed in San Juan so I don't know exactly how shallow it can get, but there are breaks in Rincon that can get as shallow as a foot or two. Localism isn't too bad in Rincon, just don't drop in people. Watch out for the boogie-boarders too, give them waves and do not get in their way. Places like Gas Chambers in Aguadilla are filled with angry tattooed boogie-boarders that will really give it to ya. In Rincon I would recommend Maria's, Dome's, and the point all the way to the left of Sandy Beach in the morning. The Puntas area of Rincon (Pools, Sandy Beach, Antonio's) usually gets blown out by 10 AM but the more West facing beaches will stay clean almost all day. If you need to rent a board check out Mar Azul at the top of the 413. They have great boards and if your car is small they'll hook you up with a tie-down for your board. Here's a link to their website: http://puertoricosurfinginfo.com/Surfing_Info/surfing_info.html
Isabela If you don't want to drive all the way to Rincon, Isabela has some nice breaks,Middels and Jobos, see more info at www.surfwestpr.com
Thanks for all the info guys! And one more question did any of you guys have trouble traveling with your boards. And if any of u guys want to go for a session hit me up or if u know of any good guides let me know. Thanks again for all the great info!!
it depends what airline you are using. i know jet blue has a set fee of like $75 but there's a maximum size. check on the website of whatever airline your using. if bringing your own boards is too much of a hassle there are a bunch of places that will rent out for up to a week. again, in rincon there's mar azul surf shop on the 413. bobby has a really good selection of boards, and will let you change boards whenever you want
I suggest you get in contact with the people at www.aguaysalitre.com. They offer Private Surfing Tours, Eco Tours and all sorts of transportation around the Island so you dont have to go thru the hassle of renting a vehicle, driving, etc. Ive visited a few times and I always use their services, check them out you wont regret it.
I appreciate all of you guys input tomorrow is my last day and I have had a blast. The first couple of days I surfed la ocho and Fiji on the others side of the rock and then this place called ocean park. I met up with a local at a bar his name was jose great dude he took me around the north side of the island and we surfed this really great wave called aviones nice a frame wave breaking over reef. He took me to some local food stands and had a really great local lunch. I also had the wife with me so I couldnt go on the hunt every day but I will be back real soon and we will stay on the west coast for sure!!! This trip has been amazing and the people and local surfers are so nice and willing to help a lost guy out. Rule one show respect and they will respect you.
Jetblue is $75 - each way Continental is $100 - each way If you are looking to rent a board....definitely goto Mar Azul. Bobby has the largest selection of boards in Rincon. (good one's) It's in Puntas, Rincon. Up on the hill. Like said perviously...He will let you swap out boards. Marias & Domes can become a zoo. Infested with Longboarders...just waiting to cherry pick on you. Me personally If I surf Marias or Domes it's early in the morning. Otherwise, I will surf Indicators...which is in between Marias & Domes. (if you are out at Marias and look left you will see a cliff that sticks out...thats Indicators) You can drive to the lighthouse and walk down from there. Indicators is always bigger than Marias or Domes. It is a little sketchy getting out with the exposed reef...but less people and a better wave. Edit: Oh pointless you already left. :/
