North and northwest
Surfer's Beach and Wilderness
A wing and windsurf spot in Aguadilla. Water: waves.
| Wind that works | NE: Works in northeast windsKite and Windsurfing Guide |
|---|---|
| Side, on or offshore | Not published |
| Water | Waves"Beyond the military base". A flat rocky seabed, more forgiving than Shacks.Kite and Windsurfing GuideLong beaches with several peaks; the wind angle is "slightly different" from the other breaks.surf-magazin.de |
| Depth | Not published |
| Launch | Not published |
| Level | Not published |
| Sports | Wing, windsurfKite and Windsurfing Guide; surf-magazin.de |
Hazards
- The "leeward shore is jagged rock": getting caught inside means "a painful walk".Kite and Windsurfing Guide
- Respect the surfers.Kite and Windsurfing Guide
Measured wind
No exposed wind station on the northwest coast in our research.
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 AMZ742: Coastal waters of northwestern 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.