The Surf Window

Middles

Rincon, Puerto Rico

Reef breakIntermediate

Sitting between the heavier Rincon breaks, Middles has a more forgiving but still quality right-hand reef break, the step-up wave for surfers growing into Puerto Rico's winter reef breaks before committing to Maria's or Tres Palmas.

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

Peeling right wall, less hollow and critical than its heavier neighbours

Length

80–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The wave is reef but more forgiving, good for surfers building reef break experience in a quality environment

Hazards

  • •Reef, still requires care and booties recommended
  • •Crowds spill over from the heavier breaks on good days
  • •Rip current along the reef edge

Local Tips

  • •A great place to learn reef break etiquette from watching and joining the Rincon surf community
  • •Works on slightly smaller swell than Maria's, good option when conditions are moderate

Location

Map showing the location of Middles in Rincon, Puerto Rico

18.3375, -67.2572