Dorado Beach (East)

North-coast resort beach about 45 minutes west of San Juan, quieter than the city spots. A kite and watersports base operates at Dorado Beach East. Expect reef patches and resort swimmers.

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Spot guide

Island
Puerto Rico
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, waves
Beach faces
N (about 0°)
Best wind
From the WSW to NW or NE to ESE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the SE to SW
Season
E–ENE trades most of the year; windiest Jun–Jul and Dec–Mar, with Sep–Oct the lightest and hottest (hurricane season Jun–Nov). Winter brings bigger north swell.
Nearest airport report
Luis Muñoz Marín International (San Juan) TJSJ
Location
18.4785, -66.2560 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

School and rentalKite Puerto RicoOcean Park, San Juan, Playa Las Picúas, Río Grande, La Parguerawww.kitepuertorico.comPhone +1 787-644-1239Details found 2026-11. Confirm before booking.

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