Advanced Surf Spots in Puerto Rico
3 surf breaks we map are rated for advanced surfers in Puerto Rico: Tres Palmas, Wilderness and Middles.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Reef breaks
- 3
The advanced breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Tres Palmas
- Wave
- Reef break · Right-hand
- Level
- Advanced
- Season
- November to March (winter north swells)
- Tide
- Best on a mid-to-high tide
- Watch out
- A long paddle to a reef far from shore, and big, powerful waves on the days it breaks. Shallow reef inside. The area is a marine reserve; do not stand on the reef.
- Wilderness
- Wave
- Reef break · Right-hand
- Level
- Advanced
- Season
- November to March (winter north swells)
- Tide
- Best on a mid-to-high tide
- Watch out
- Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.
- Middles
- Wave
- Reef break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Advanced
- Season
- November to March (winter north swells)
- Tide
- Best on a mid-to-high tide
- Watch out
- Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.
Other levels in Puerto Rico
Frequently asked questions
Where can advanced surfers surf in Puerto Rico?
3 surf breaks we map are rated for advanced surfers in Puerto Rico: Tres Palmas, Wilderness and Middles.
When is the best time for advanced surfers to surf Puerto Rico?
The advanced-rated breaks we map in Puerto Rico are mostly at their best in November to March.
What kind of waves are the advanced surf spots in Puerto Rico?
Of the 3 advanced breaks we map in Puerto Rico, 3 are reef breaks.