Surf spot

Jobo's

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Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.5145, -67.0774

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Wave period (s)	4	3.9	3.9	5.2	6.5	6.7	7	4.2	3.8	3.8	5.7	5.8	7.5	3.6	4	4.1	4.8	4.8	6.9	6.1	5.5	6.2	6.8	7.9	7.8	7.8	7.8	6.8	7.4	3.3	3.5	4.6	3.5	5.9	4	3.6	4.7	5.2	5.7	4.3	4.4	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	6.5	9.7	7.8	7.5	7.3	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	11	10	6	17	12	14	13	6	9	8	11	11	12	5	8	6	8	7	14	13	12	11	12	13	11	11	11	8	13	5	4	5	3	8	7	9	12	9	9	15	12	12	12	12	13	20	21	16	11	9	12	9	7	10	12	13
Wind speed (km/h)	16.6	13	12	12	31.1	28.1	26.3	23.4	20.9	18.4	18.8	25.9	21.7	23.2	28.5	21.8	16.3	15.2	17.3	17.3	10.1	11	9.4	9	13.2	17.7	20.7	19.6	9	9.8	11.4	15	22.6	29.6	20.9	11.2	15.2	19.5	12.8	7.6	15.2	15.8	15.9	3.1	12.1	10.2	10.7	8.7	14.5	11.6	13.8	2.4	14.8	8.8	13.5	5.4
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Jobos (often spelled “Jobos” or “Playa Jobos”) is one of Puerto Rico’s most popular surf spots, located on the island’s northwest coast in Isabela. It’s known for its warm water, tropical setting, and a mix of reef breaks and sand-bottom sections that can produce fun, punchy waves.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a reef break with some sandy areas depending on swell and tides
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though some sections can be manageable for confident beginners when conditions are small
Wave quality: Can be fast, hollow, and powerful when the swell lines up
Crowd: Often busy, especially on good swells and weekends
Vibe: Laid-back beach town feel with plenty of surf culture nearby

Conditions

Best swell: Northwest to north swells tend to light it up
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best; trade winds can affect it depending on the day
Tide sensitivity: Conditions can change a lot with tide, since it’s a reefy setup
Hazards: Shallow reef, rocks, and strong currents in larger surf

Nearby amenities

Jobos is close to restaurants, surf shops, and lodging, making it convenient for surf trips. It’s also near other well-known breaks in Isabela like Middles and Shacks, so it’s a strong base for exploring the area.