subject: Surfing In Puerto Rico [print this page] Surfing is one of the sports that you can enjoy in Puerto Rico and it has Rincn as the surfing capital. You will find world-class surfing events and competitions held on the island and this attracts thousands of tourists who love the sport. The months of winter are the best for surfing in the island but the fact is that any other time of the year can be great for surfing.
This premier surf destination has seen many world champions crowned from its shores and you can therefore be sure that your surfing experience in the country is bound to be most memorable and exciting. You will find a surfers community living on the island, most of who come from outside the island to enjoy the waves here. There is also a cottage industry that is vibrant and providing all visitors as well as locals with the surfing instructions and also rental thereby making the experience smooth.
Best surfing areas
Jobos: it is one of the best areas that you can enjoy surfing and is situated in Isabela. It is rugged and wild and has sand dunes not forgetting a stunning beach for the surfing lovers. It also comes complete with great eateries from where you can munch something after the excitement. The waves here are quite consistent making the surfing enjoyable for all level surfers.
Steps and Tres Palmas: it is another great surfing destination in Puerto Rico. The waves here are however quite big and it is therefore an ideal location for the more experienced surfers. You will find the concrete steps that are short flight interesting on the stunning beach yet leading to nowhere.
Gas Chambers: this area only breaks for good surfing in specific times of the year but offers the ultimate surfing experience. It is an area that is also most ideal for the surfing pros and experts since it can be quite intimidating.
Crash Boat: this Aguadilla beach has attracted thousands of surfers from all over the world as well as families and bathers. Even though it initially was made to serve as a dock, it has turned to be one of the best surfing spots in the country and accommodates surfers on all levels.
Other interesting surfing areas that you can enjoy in Puerto Rico include Ocean Park Beach, Isla Verde Beach, Middles and Domes. They are all areas that will make all your surfing dreams come true.
