Shack's, Puerto Rico is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Shack's, Puerto Rico !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Shack's, Puerto Rico is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Shack's, Puerto Rico !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From San Juan drive westwards to Isabela. From Isabela further west to Jobos. Drive about 5 minutes further West and ask for Shacks. About 2hrs drive from San Juan. No parking close by, park at the main street before getting into the very narrow street, hard to turn around.
From San Juan drive westwards to Isabela. From Isabela further west to Jobos. Drive about 5 minutes further West and ask for Shacks. About 2hrs drive from San Juan. No parking close by, park at the main street before getting into the very narrow street, hard to turn around.
Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79°F, air 85°F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Shack's, Puerto Rico.
Best wind December to September, trade winds, wind 12-25 knots. Blows East to West. Wind is about 50% even in season. Very fluky on the inside due to wind shadow. The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Shack's, Puerto Rico are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm and sunny weather year round. Tropical marine, mild. Little seasonal temperature variation. Water temp 79°F, air 85°F. No wetsuit needed. The northeast is typically humid with frequent showers.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE and ENE, E
.
There is
Trade wind
at Shack's, Puerto Rico.
Best wind December to September, trade winds, wind 12-25 knots. Blows East to West. Wind is about 50% even in season. Very fluky on the inside due to wind shadow. The windy season starts from December and tapers off in mid-April. Winds are somewhat inconsistent in the 10-25 knots range, blowing sideoffshore to sideonshore. The North Atlantic high generates the trade winds that blow during late spring and summer at a steady 12-18 knots.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and ENE, E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Shack's, Puerto Rico are
January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Shack's, Puerto Rico is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Shoreline is flat shelf. Long but narrow sandy beach. Launch from point and stay leeward of exposed reef rock. Land same area or downwind sandy spots. Good to walk the bay to get a feel for rocky/sandy sections of beach.
Tide 1-2 feet variation, waves get big, from east to west swell. Reef brake and sharp corals. Very nice surf. Surf in winter runs from 3 feet to triple overhead. Sea urchins along most of the shore line. Locals can be a hazard - respect the locals.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Shack's, Puerto Rico is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Shoreline is flat shelf. Long but narrow sandy beach. Launch from point and stay leeward of exposed reef rock. Land same area or downwind sandy spots. Good to walk the bay to get a feel for rocky/sandy sections of beach.
Tide 1-2 feet variation, waves get big, from east to west swell. Reef brake and sharp corals. Very nice surf. Surf in winter runs from 3 feet to triple overhead. Sea urchins along most of the shore line. Locals can be a hazard - respect the locals.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Reefs and Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Reefs and Corals
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
