About San Juan Surf Travel
Sitting to the east of La Santa, San Juan is a quality left hand reef that also breaks over a large, urchin-infested reef. For safety reasons it’s best tackled at mid to high tide as, when the tide drops out, the shallow inside section can suck dry, however the outside section is still surfable with care. On a big swell getting caught inside can be a particularly unpleasant experience. All this adds up to a spot that can produce some classic waves, but is best left to those who have reef experience. There is parking in front of the break but at busy times the line-up can suffer from a degree of localism. Has been the contest venue for the La Santa Sport WQS contest.
La Ocho:
It’s called Stop Eight, well, cause it’s the eighth stop on the bus line from downtown San Juan. It’s located in the Parque del Escambron, just east of Old San Juan. You’ll see longboarders and families and stuff here, spread out over a big area, with pop up reef peaks everywhere — there’s also an island reef that sticks out making for some decent rolly right-handers that are partially protected from the trade winds. Bring your girlfriend/boyfriend/wife/husband, the kids, dogs, a longboard and a Frisbee, and you’ve got a fantastic Sunday afternoon.