Surf spot

Channel

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Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 17.9746, -65.9341

Metric
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Wave period (s)	5	5	4.9	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.1	5.2	4.7	4.8	5	5.1	5.2	5.2	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	41	45	41	33	35	37	32	27	40	38	29	46	39	39	33	29	28	27	26	23	21	18	21	18	19	20	18	19	15	16	17	16	14	13	11	13	16	14	12	19	26	28	22	26	36	42	42	50	48	43	39	36	32	29	28	28
Wind speed (km/h)	15.1	14.8	18.4	20.6	20.2	20.3	19.2	16.3	17.1	16.8	18.6	22.8	20.3	16.3	15.3	15.5	15.4	13.6	14.5	14.6	15.5	11.4	11.5	10	10.6	12	14.8	21.6	15.4	15.4	12.7	10	9.6	13.1	19.7	21.6	18	14.9	14	14.4	12.9	13.9	16	19.2	15.9	14.8	15.1	16	14.4	13	15.9	18.7	14.8	16	14.2	11.2
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Channel, Puerto Rico is a surf break best known for its fast, powerful waves and strong local character. It’s generally considered a reef break with a punchy takeoff, so it tends to suit intermediate to advanced surfers more than beginners.

What to expect

Wave type: Fast, hollow sections when conditions line up
Bottom: Reef
Skill level: Best for experienced surfers
Crowds: Can get busy when it’s working
Vibe: Often described as a serious, performance-oriented spot

Best conditions

Swell: Usually works best on a solid NW to N swell, depending on the exact location
Wind: Light offshore or clean conditions are ideal
Tide: Tide sensitivity can matter a lot on reef breaks like this; mid tide often works best, but it depends on the spot’s exact setup

Notes

Because it’s a reef break, board control and reef awareness are important
Rips, shallow sections, and sharp reef can make wipeouts unforgiving
Local conditions can change quickly, so it’s worth checking a recent surf report before paddling out