The Surf Window

Crash Boat

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Beach breakIntermediate

Beside a colorful fishing pier in Aguadilla, Crash Boat is a fun beach break that gets punchy on NW swells and is one of Puerto Rico's most popular and accessible spots, a perfect intermediate step before tackling Rincon's reef breaks.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Punchy, fast beach break peaks, can get hollow on the right sandbar

Length

40–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Sandy bottom makes it more forgiving than Rincon's reefs, but the beach break can be punchy

Hazards

  • •Rips near the pier pylons
  • •Boat traffic from the fishing pier
  • •Crowded on weekends and good swell days

Local Tips

  • •The pier is a great spot to watch the waves and socialize with locals
  • •Parking is free and plentiful, a rarity among Puerto Rico's popular surf spots

Location

Map showing the location of Crash Boat in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

18.4578, -67.1636