Rincon, Puerto Rico
Domes
Also known as Rincon
Intermediate
Reef break
Reef bottom
Peels right
0.6–3.5 m
Mid tide
Puerto Rico's most famous wave, named after the nuclear reactor domes visible from the lineup. Domes produces powerful right-hand reef breaks when winter swells arrive from the North Atlantic. The spot helped establish Puerto Rico as a world-class surf destination and has hosted professional events. Warm Caribbean waters make it a popular winter escape.
Hazards
ShallowUrchinsCrowds
Conditions
- Best swell
- N, NW
- Best wind
- S, SE
- Season
- Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
- Wave size
- 0.6–3.5 m
- Wave quality
- Consistency
- Crowd
- Coordinates
- 18.3667, -67.2667
Facilities
Parking