The Surf Window

Jobos

Isabela, Puerto Rico

Reef breakAdvanced

An exposed right-hand reef break on Puerto Rico's northwest coast, Jobos fires on big NW winter swells with hollow, powerful tubes over a sharp reef, one of the island's most challenging and respected breaks outside of Rincon.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Reef

Shape

Hollow, fast right-hander, excellent barrel sections on the right swell and tide

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The take-off is steep and fast with a shallow reef below, commitment and experience required

Hazards

  • •Sharp, shallow reef
  • •Strong rip along the reef edge
  • •Sea urchins near the reef sections

Local Tips

  • •Isabela's surf community is tight-knit, respect the local crew who have surfed here for decades
  • •Works on slightly smaller swell than Rincon's main breaks, good option when Tres Palmas is maxed

Location

Map showing the location of Jobos in Isabela, Puerto Rico

18.4281, -66.9100