Surf spot

Colombus Spot

Forecast conditions and map view for Colombus Spot in Puerto Rico. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.3953, -67.1941

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	NNE	NNE	SSE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	NE	S	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Wave period (s)	4.7	3.7	5.5	4.4	3.3	3.4	4.2	4	5	5.3	6	5.3	5.7	4.3	3.7	4.4	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	4.1	3.7	4.2	4.2	4.3	3.5	4.2	4	4	4	3.8	4.5	3.9	3.8	4.6	4.7	4.2	4.3	4.2	4.3	6	5.7	7	8.1	7.9	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.2	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.5	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	3	2	3	2	2	4	3	3	3	3	3	4	4	3	3	3	4	4	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	4	2	3	3	3	2	4	3	3	2	2	2	3	4	4	5	4	7	12	16	17	18	18	18	16	14	14	12	10	10	8
Wind speed (km/h)	19.7	18.7	23.9	27.9	24.5	22.3	20.8	15.6	14.5	13	15.3	15	9.8	13.6	9.6	5.5	12.3	18.6	22.3	27	6.6	2.7	8.2	19.4	22.8	18.4	15.9	6.8	16.5	21.9	24.7	17.9	21.6	15.9	15.8	10.5	10.8	6.3	10.7	6.1	6.6	8.3	10.7	8.7	15.7	18.8	9.8	6.3	9.1	10	7.9	6.7	17	13.9	13.2	6.8
Wind direction	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross-off	ENECross	ESECross-off	NOnshore	ECross-off	ECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	WCross-on	ENEGlassy	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ESECross-off	NECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross	ECross-off	WSWCross	WSWCross	WCross-on	ECross-off	ECross-off	ESECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	SOffshore	ESECross-off	NECross-on	ESECross-off	SEOffshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	ENECross	ECross	SOffshore

“Colombus Spot” in Puerto Rico usually refers to a surf break on the island’s north coast, but note that local naming can vary and it may be known differently by surfers depending on the area.

General description

Type of break: Typically a reef/point-style wave depending on the exact location being referenced.
Wave quality: Can offer clean, fast, and fairly punchy waves when swell lines up well.
Best conditions: Usually works best with a solid north or northwest swell and light offshore winds, which in Puerto Rico often means southerly winds.
Skill level: Often better suited for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially if it’s a reef setup with shallow sections.

What it’s like to surf

The wave can be hollow and powerful on bigger swells.
On smaller days, it may become more manageable and longer-riding.
Currents and rocks/reef can make paddling and positioning important.

Local factors

Season: Puerto Rico’s north coast generally picks up the most consistent surf in the winter months (roughly November to March).
Crowds: Popular breaks in Puerto Rico can get crowded when conditions are good.
Hazards: Reef, rocks, shallow water, and strong rips are common concerns at many Puerto Rican surf spots.