Surf spot

Rompeolas

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Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.4334, -67.1563

Metric
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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Wave period (s)	3.9	3.9	4	6.2	5.8	4.5	4.1	3.7	3.7	4	4.2	6.3	5.3	3.6	3.7	3.8	5.7	5.5	5.5	7.8	7.5	7.6	5	4.1	4	6.6	7.5	3.8	7.3	3	3.4	5.8	5.5	4.3	3.9	3.6	4.3	4.4	4.2	4	4.2	4	4.2	4.6	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.5	7.7	9.2	8.6	7.7	7.5	7.3	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	8	6	5	12	5	5	5	6	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	5	5	6	5	12	12	10	5	3	4	8	8	3	8	3	3	5	5	2	5	5	5	4	4	8	7	7	6	7	5	9	11	8	6	9	8	6	7	9	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
Wind direction	ECross	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross	NECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ENECross-off	ENECross	ENECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross-on	ECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	SOnshore	NECross-off	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-on	SOnshore	ENECross	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	ENECross	ECross	ECross	NECross-off	ENECross	SSEOnshore	NECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESEGlassy	ENECross	ECross	SSEOnshore	ENECross	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	NNEGlassy	ENECross	ECross	ECross	SECross-on

Rompeolas, Puerto Rico is a well-known surf break on the northwestern coast of the island, near Aguadilla. The name “rompeolas” means breakwater, and the spot is known for producing powerful waves shaped by its coastal structure and local reef/shelf conditions.

What it’s like

Wave type: Generally a reef/point-style wave with a fast, hollow feel on the right conditions.
Best swell: Handles north and northwest winter swells best.
Wind: Usually likes light offshore winds, often from the east/southeast.
Skill level: Best for intermediate to advanced surfers, since waves can be powerful and the takeoff can be tricky.
Crowd: Can get busy when conditions are good, especially during prime swell season.

Conditions and hazards

Powerful surf: Can be heavy and unforgiving on bigger days.
Reef/rocks: Watch out for shallow sections and hard bottom.
Currents: Strong currents can form depending on swell and tide.
Local knowledge helps: Conditions can change quickly, so it’s smart to check with locals or nearby surf shops.

Best time to surf

Winter: Generally the most consistent and exciting season.
Tide: Often works best at mid tide, though it can vary with swell size and direction.

Nearby area

Rompeolas is part of Puerto Rico’s surf-rich northwest coast, close to other famous breaks around Aguadilla and Isabela, making it a good stop for surfers exploring the region.