Margara Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

N

Wind

South

Surf Height

Head high-double overhead+

Tide

Not the biggest tidal changes but lower generally better.

Margara Surf Guide

This is a beautiful, long right reef/point (with a shorter left) by the side of the road in Arecibo. It's an A-frame on the drop that bowls for about 50 yards and then smoothes out into a long, rippable wall, all the way into the little bay. It's really susceptible to wind.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Yeah, and Arecibo locals mean business.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Can get busy when the surf is good.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

A darn good wave on the right day.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Can be a good amount of work when there is some size.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty good.

Hazards

Crowds.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Bodyboard

Access

Parking lot across the street.

Bottom

Reef

Best Season

Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.

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