Surf spot

The Reef

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

Country: Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18.3369, -65.3197

Metric
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Wave period (s)	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.8	4.7	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.2	4.1	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.7	3.9	4.2	4.3	3.9	4.1	4.4	4.7	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.6	4.3	4.7	4.8	4.7	5	4.8	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.1	4.2	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	19	34	34	33	29	26	22	19	16	27	29	25	25	24	23	17	18	22	22	20	18	18	12	11	12	11	16	17	14	8	16	15	5	21	20	17	15	24	24	27	22	36	28	24	16	24	32	34	31	18	13	12	11	10	9	9
Wind speed (km/h)	27.7	27.7	23.4	24.8	26	27.9	29.3	32.6	30.5	31.4	27.8	27.1	27	26	27	28.8	25.6	24.2	25.6	25.2	20.9	24.2	21.9	23.3	18.8	23.4	29.2	29.1	26.7	26	25.6	21.6	21.1	23.1	31	32.3	29.1	25.5	27.5	25.6	26	28.8	30.3	29.3	29	31.2	32.1	31.6	28.7	26.7	28.1	26.2	25	27.2	24.9	24.1
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The Reef (Puerto Rico) is a well-known surf spot on the island’s northwest coast, often associated with the Aguadilla / Isabela area depending on how local surfers use the name. It’s typically considered a powerful reef break with fast, hollow waves when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Character: Fast, sometimes steep and punchy, with sections that can barrel on the right swell
Typical mood: Powerful and unforgiving if you’re out of position

Conditions

Works best with a solid north to northwest swell
Needs the right wind direction to stay clean
Tends to perform well in the winter surf season
Can be affected by tides and reef exposure, so local knowledge matters a lot

Hazards

Shallow reef can mean hard falls and potential injuries
Can be crowded when conditions are good
Currents and reef ledges can make paddling and positioning tricky

Vibe

The Reef is the kind of spot respected by locals and visiting surfers alike for its quality and intensity. On the right day, it can deliver some of the best waves on the island—but it’s not usually the place for beginners.