La Cuchilla
Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Reef breakIntermediate
On Puerto Rico's dramatic southeast corner, La Cuchilla is a reef break that fires on rare E and SE swells, an off-the-beaten-path discovery for surfers who have exhausted Rincon's lineup and seek something different.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Wind
N
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
July–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right
Bottom
Reef
Shape
Long, peeling right wall, fires on a different swell window from the northwest coast
Length
80–150m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The reef requires care but the wave is not as critical as Rincon's heaviest breaks
Hazards
- •Reef bottom, booties recommended
- •Remote southeast corner, limited services
- •Hurricane season swells can be powerful and unpredictable
Local Tips
- •Maunabo has some of the island's most authentic Puerto Rican food, try the local seafood
- •The Punta Tuna lighthouse (1892) is visible from the water and worth a visit
Location
17.9922, -65.9006