Wide sandy city beach with water that deepens gradually and an outer reef about 1.6 km (1 mi) offshore. It is popular with schools. Keep out of buoyed swimming zones, and expect gusts near the buildings behind the beach.
● Beginner spot Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop, waves on outer reef
Beach faces
N (about 10°)
Best wind
From the WSW to NNW or NE to SE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the SSE 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
18.4550, -66.0500 (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.
Guide only. Forecasts, gear sizes and spot notes can be wrong or out of date. Check conditions on the beach, take lessons from a certified instructor, ride within your ability and never ride alone. See the full disclaimer.