Surf spot

Punta las Marias

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Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.4625, -66.0376

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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NNE	NNE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NNE	ENE	NNE	NNE	NNW	NNW
Wave period (s)	4.2	4.1	4.4	4.3	7	5.5	5	5.5	4.2	4	4.2	4.5	4.3	4.2	4	4	3.9	3.9	3.9	4.2	7.2	8	8	7.1	6.4	4.8	5.2	5.8	7.4	7.3	3.9	4.8	4.2	3.8	4.8	4	6.8	5.9	4.8	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.8	6	4.7	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.7	9.7	4.2	9.4	9.3	7.4	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	10	12	10	10	13	8	9	8	12	14	14	12	10	10	10	9	9	8	7	6	11	13	13	9	12	12	15	17	16	15	7	9	6	9	17	7	7	11	12	14	14	19	18	18	10	19	16	16	12	10	9	5	12	10	7	9
Wind speed (km/h)	11.3	11.2	13.4	20.5	27.5	22.2	19.4	15.8	19.5	14.8	14.3	22.4	27.9	22.4	14.1	12.9	8.9	5.6	13.4	17.3	19.4	17.3	11.5	6.1	5.4	12.3	10.6	17.3	21.7	15.8	10.5	9	8.8	11.9	14	18.1	20.2	20.2	10.5	10.4	8.7	7.7	8.9	18.8	22.3	20.1	14.4	11.5	7.7	8.7	12.1	19.5	21.1	23.3	13.4	9.2
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Punta las Marias is a well-known surf spot on the northern edge of San Juan, Puerto Rico, near Isla Verde and Ocean Park. It’s a reef break with a mix of punchy waves and occasionally fast, hollow sections, making it a favorite for experienced surfers when conditions line up.

General vibe

Urban beach setting with easy access
Popular with locals
Can get crowded when the swell is good
Best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on size and conditions

Wave characteristics

Type: Reef break
Swell exposure: Works best with consistent Atlantic swell
Wave shape: Can be fun and playful on smaller days, but gets more powerful and technical when bigger
Sections: Often has a workable left and right depending on the sand/reef setup and swell direction

Best conditions

Swell: Northeast to east-northeast swell tends to be favorable
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are ideal; strong trade winds can make it choppy
Tide: Tide can significantly affect how the wave breaks, so it’s worth checking local knowledge and recent reports

Things to know

Reef/rock hazards are present, especially on lower tides
Respect local surfers and understand lineup etiquette
Parking and access are generally convenient compared to more remote spots

Overall

Punta las Marias is a classic San Juan-area reef break that can deliver quality waves without needing to leave the city. When the swell is right, it’s a fast, fun, and sometimes powerful wave that rewards good positioning and surf experience.