Tocones Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Tocones Surf Guide
You'll be lucky enough to even see this myth of a wave break, let alone pull into one of its death-defying barrels and survive the experience unscathed. If you're standing in the entry/exit channel at Aviones, look to the east for the shallow piece of reef that breaks waves close to shore. It usually just looks like dry reef, but on swells of a certain size and direction, which seem to have little reason at times, it turns into one of the most lethal little nuggets in PR. It's a fully sucking righthand hole shot, only 30 to 40 yards at best, but about the most intense section imaginable, with razor-sharp, urchin-infested reef only inches under your board. The consequences of not making a wave at Tocones are very serious.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced to psycho depending on the swell.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Not bad if you give respect.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Not normally.
Spot Rating
Fun
A bit sketchy but can produce good barrels.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Depends on the size of the surf.
Water Quality
Clean
Not bad.
Hazards
Shallow lava reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Park right there and give the locals a couple bucks, you're parking in their front yard, amigo.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Late summer and fall for tropical cyclone swells but late fall through early spring for consistency.
Do you have local knowledge about Tocones?
If you have any insights or information to add to this spot guide, drop us a note at [email protected]