Playa Las Picúas, Río Grande

Quiet beach east of San Juan near El Yunque. A fringing reef gives calmer water than the open coast, and it is uncrowded. Access and parking are basic.

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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
flat, chop
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
18.4300, -65.8320 (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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