Middles Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N, NNE, NE
Wind
South
Surf Height
Head high-double overhead+
Tide
Not the biggest tidal changes but lower generally better.
Middles Surf Guide
Middles is a shallow, bowly, close-to-shore, brilliant, blue right tube. Take off behind the crease, stay high, keep your eyes open, and you're in for one of Puerto Rico's best and most coveted views. The reef itself is an irregular coral/rock shelf that juts out from the golden sand beach; any kind of N swell hits the thing straight on, and depending on direction, the wave can bend into a short intense bowl or a longer, slightly less-intense wall. The rock at the east end of the beach blocks the trades for a few moments -- and can build up a nice little sandbar in its lee. Even when it's under head-high it can be shifty, steep and fast.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to psycho depending on the swell.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can vary from very intense when perfect to slightly mellower when just average.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Definitely a crowd.
Spot Rating
Fun
A really good wave and home to the Rip Curl Search Event in 2010.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be when it is big but getting caught by a set is probably your bigger worry.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty good.
Hazards
Car rip-offs are always a concern, just like the urchins.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Park right there.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.
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