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Merewether Beach, Merewether
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New South Wales Australia
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La Pared, Luquillo
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Puerto Rico
- ABOUT THE SPOT
Surfing in La Pared, Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Skill Level:
All Surfers
Type:
Beach Break
Best Wind Direction:
South, Southeast
Puerto Rico is situated in the northeastern Caribbean and consists of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands. The climate here is classified as tropical marine climate, with an average temperature of 82.4°F/ 28°C, throughout the year. Although it is a small island, the smallest island of the Greater Antilles, Puerto Rico provides superb natural surroundings, countless adventure experiences and many places of historical interest.
Luquillo is a municipality that is situated on the northeast coast of Puerto Rico. It is well-known thanks to its extensive, sandy beaches. Luquillo Beach is one of the best public beaches in the San Juan region, providing a number of facilities and services. La Pared and La Selva are also popular spots for a number of watersports.
With world class waves almost all year long and sandy bottom, La Pared is a first choice destination for surfing, especially for beginners. Swell sizes start working at less than 1 m/3 ft and hold up to 2 m/ 6 ft. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. In addition, the optimum wind direction is from the south and southeast and the ideal swell direction is from the north and northwest. Furthermore, the spot accommodates surfers of all skill levels.
If you hate beach crowds, then you should visit La Pared on weekdays. Note that, there is a parking area close to the surf site. Finally, the island caters many surf shops and schools, in case you want to learn the basics or improve your technique.
