On the Water
Jobos & Shacks, Isabela
Isabela · West
Water quality
Beach water qualityJobos and Shacks are neighboring surf breaks on the Isabela coast. Jobos produces powerful waves close to shore, while Shacks is a reef break. Both work best from December to April, when winter swells from the north typically bring waves of 4 to 10 feet.
The same season brings trade winds of roughly 18 to 28 knots (21 to 32 mph), which make Shacks a kitesurfing spot for experienced riders. Summer is gentler and better suited to beginners.
- Surf break: Jobos, Middles
- Dive site details: Shacks Beach caverns
- Snorkel notes: Shacks and the Blue Hole
- Kite spot: Jobos, Shacks
- Best time
- Dec–Apr, for kite and surf; summer is gentler for beginners
- Typical conditions
- Trade winds 18–28 knots (21–32 mph) · waves 4–10 ft on winter swell from the north
Conditions now
Full conditionsSources (7)
- New Wave Kiteboarding: Puerto Rico guide (Shacks) (opens in a new tab)
- Kite and Windsurfing Guide: Shacks (opens in a new tab)
- Open-Meteo marine forecast (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA buoy off Rincón (opens in a new tab) (not reporting now)
- NOAA tide station, Arecibo (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service marine forecast (opens in a new tab)
- Forecast map (Windy) (opens in a new tab)
787daily guide · · Report a correction