The Surf Window

Surfer's Beach Hatillo

Puerto Rico, USA

Beach breakIntermediate

North coast beach break with good shape on winter ground swells. Less visited than the Rincon corridor, so you can score uncrowded waves when the swell lines up right.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size-NW 4-8ft

Wind

S

light

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

November-March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left and right

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Wedgy peaks with fast walls

Length

50-120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
  • •Why: Can get heavy on bigger swells, shifting sandbars

Hazards

  • •Strong shore break
  • •Rip currents
  • •Rocky edges

Local Tips

  • •Worth the drive from Rincon for empty peaks
  • •Best after a couple days of consistent north swell
  • •Check it when Rincon is too crowded
  • •Local food nearby is incredible

Location

Map showing the location of Surfer's Beach Hatillo in Puerto Rico, USA

18.4880, -66.8260