Luquillo - La Pared
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Great place to teach people how to surf. A nice 3-5 foot wave with different size breaks within sets. The water is warm, sandy, and clean. Great conditions for All Level Surfers. able to surf- it is that easy here. If you want a good break go to the point on the left, you will see a log stuck in the reef. Paddle out and wait, you will have a nice left break that is longer than La Pared and makes a nice small barrel once in a while. Its best for beginners to look for the sand bars- but it is the best for beginners or for those who want to have some fun. Ive seen too many beginners/intermediate surfers say they know how to surf and get pulled out by the rip current and dont know how to come back, then need to be rescued. Be smart. Lessons are always good to become familiar with the area. Advanced surfers be ready to learn to navigate the great and powerful ripcurrents of La Pared.
Atmosphere:
On a weekday- there is no one here, except for Surf Lessons taught by Surfing Puerto Rico. If your looking to get in the water and are not familiar with the area check im with them. They will let you know about the current rip currents and conditions. You will have some surfers and bodyboarders show up around 5PM.. And when there's a perfect swell expect the surf to be semi-crowded. Respect the locals.
Additional Info:
Park right on the beach. You are literally in a beach barrio but the locals are friendly. There are some condos but in between are Airbnbs, Hostels & a small Hotel. Go to Surfing Puerto Rico Surf truck to rent boards if you need for $20 each a day).
Location
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Go to the town of Luquillo off of Highway 3. About a 45 min to hour drive east from San Juan. Upon reaching the traffic light for the town of Luquillo and turning, immediately the road into the town comes to a T intersection take it right. Continue into the town to the main Plaza, stay on the road and at the end corner of the Plaza, the road in front of you will turn into a one way (Do Not Enter-- Sign), but you can turn either left or right, (((((turning right takes you along the edge of the Plaza, restaurants, shops, cafe )))) Turning left takes you to the beach and Surfing Puerto Rico Surf Shop, this small stretch of beach in front of the wall/railing is La Pared, Enjoy!
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.42 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
6.51 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
16.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |