San Juan and the metro coast
Punta Salinas
A windsurf spot in Toa Baja. Water: chop and waves.
| Wind that works | E: Works in east windsKite and Windsurfing Guide |
|---|---|
| Side, on or offshore | Cross-onshore at the launch in an east wind.Kite and Windsurfing Guide |
| Water | Chop, wavesA "large bay" and a "choppy wave venue".Kite and Windsurfing Guide |
| Depth | Not published |
| Launch | Not published |
| Level | Not published |
| Sports | WindsurfKite and Windsurfing Guide |
Hazards
- Manatees: DRNA asked boaters to take care near the Isla de Cabras boat ramp in July 2026, and a manatee buoy is planned off Toa Baja.Metro Puerto Rico; DRNA
Measured wind
No wind station near this spot in our research. The San Juan buoy (41053), to the east, is the nearest long record on the north coast.
More stations and every month: when to come.
Rules that apply
Everywhere in Puerto Rico:
- Non-motor craft, boards with or without a sail included, may not operate, pass or anchor in a buoyed bathing area or a natural-resource protection area.Ley 430, art. 3(L) and 7(1)
- Careless or negligent use that endangers others: $250 fine.Ley 430, art. 9(a)
- The alcohol limits apply to non-motor craft too: 0.08 % over 21, 0.02 % at 18 to 20, any amount under 18.Ley 430, art. 9(o)–(q)
- Towing a person needs an observer aboard: this covers jet-ski-assisted foil sessions and tow-ins.Ley 430, art. 9(f)
NWS marine zone AMZ712: Coastal waters of northern Puerto Rico, out 10 NM. Small-craft advisories and the coastal waters forecast (opens in a new tab) are issued for the zone. The rest of the rules: rules on the water.