subject: Surfing Beaches In Rincon Puerto Rico [print this page] Located on the upper Northwest corner of Puerto Rico, the sleepy Caribbean town of Rincon is fast becoming a jewel of the international surf community. Rincon first made a splash in surfing back in 1968 when the World Championships of Surfing came to the town. Most recently, the Rip Curl Pro Search 2010 event was held in Puerto Rico, in Isabela, just 30 minutes North of the breaks at Rincon. Kelly Slater made history at the 2010 event, claiming his 10th world championship crown.
Rincon offers a high concentration of surf breaks in a small town, making conditions rideable during almost any type of swell or wind. Rincon offers surf breaks ideal for both beginner and advanced surfers.
Rincon Puerto Rico Surf Breaks:
Marias: One of the favorite waves in Rincon. A reef break with excellent shape and long rides. Perfect for all levels of surfing. - Swell NW, Wind E, NE.
Dog Man's: One of the few west coast waves that breaks both ways. Reef break with excellent shape. Beginners to advanced surfers can ride these waves. - Swell NW, Wind E, NE.
Tres Palmas: Reef break far from the shore. A great place for experienced surfers and big riders. Rideable from 12" to 25". - Swell NW, Wind E.
Little Malibu: Beach break located in the marina, excellent for swimming. Waves break here when everywhere else is huge!! Perfect for beginners.
Indicators: Reputed as one of the most ripable wave in the area. A point break that rides to a shallow coral reef. A very fast wave with sections for power maneuvers. With the right tide it can be very hollow. Indicator is a beach for the experienced surfer to explore their tube skills. - Swell NW, Wind E, NE.
Domes: Experts say this is probably the most consistent wave in the Rincon area. Acombination of beach breaks and coral reef breaks that provide a mellow ride. All levels of surfers. - Swell NE, Wind SE.
Pools Beach: A small, sandy beach that is often deserted. Reef break with some sandbars. High tide is rideable for everyone, low tide is more suited to intermediate and advanced surfers. - Swell NE, NW, Wind S.
Sandy Beach: Beach break that breaks both ways. Can be very hollow at low tide. All levels of surfers. - Swell NE,NW, Wind S.
Parking Lot- A beach break with some reef formation. Good surf condition for all levels of surfers. - Swell NE,NW, Wind S.
Antonio's- A combination of beach break and reef break. Wave breaks away from the shore allowing long and smooth rides at high tide. All levels of surfers. - Swell NE,NW, Wind S.
Travelers visiting Rincon looking to learn how to surf a Rincon wave can contact Rincon Vacations for all their surf board lesson and surf board rental needs. Surf lessons start at $90 for two hours and include board rental. Maximum 3 students keeps safety a priority. Rincon Vacations provides activity and tours booking for Rincon and the West Coast of Puerto Rico. View activities online at www.rinconvacations.com or call 787-632-2889 to book surf lessons.
