Surf spot

Los Bohios

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

Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 17.9920, -65.8906

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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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Los Bohíos, Puerto Rico is a surf spot on the island’s northwest coast, typically associated with the Aguadilla / Isabela surf zone depending on how local spot names are used. It’s known for consistent North Atlantic swell exposure, making it a reliable place when winter swell hits Puerto Rico.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a reef break, with punchy, hollow sections when conditions line up.
Best size: Works best on small to medium swells; bigger swells can make it powerful and more challenging.
Wind: Like much of Puerto Rico’s north coast, it’s happiest with light offshore or clean trade-wind conditions.
Skill level: Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the reef is exposed or the wave gets fast.
Bottom: Reef, so positioning matters and wipeouts can be unforgiving.

What it’s like

On the right swell, Los Bohíos can deliver fast, fun, and fairly powerful waves with good shape. It’s the kind of spot that can be playful and approachable one day, then heavy and technical the next. Local knowledge is valuable here because reef setups, takeoff zones, and currents can change the feel of the wave a lot.

Things to keep in mind

Reef hazards: Wear reef-safe booties if you prefer, and be cautious of shallow sections.
Crowds: Can get busy when surf is good.
Local respect: Puerto Rico has a strong surf culture, so etiquette matters.