Puerto Rico is the ideal surfing destination: warm waters year-round, fun local surfing culture, and conditions ranging from easy, two-foot waves over a sandy bottom to tall, fast-moving barrels with reef breaks. Surf shops abound, many offering board rentals, lessons, or guided experiences.
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Puerto Rico Surf Hazards:Sure, cabrón: Sea urchins, sharp, shallow reef, jellyfish and strong currents are the most common threats; sharks are out there but most locals don't pay 'em any mind and there's never been a shark attack on a surfer.
SAFETY CONCERNS IN PUERTO RICO. There are safety concerns, however. Like Mexico and some other Caribbean islands, there's a high level of gun crime, drug trafficking and gang activity, and the homicide rate is relatively high.
A lot of people write on Trip Advisor that Condado Beach is very nice but very dangerous. Big waves, strong underflow, and rip currents scare people away.
Home to some of the best beaches on the Island, the west region is the undisputed surfing capital of Puerto Rico – and the Caribbean – and features the best sunsets on the Island. The feel on the west side is different from the hustle and bustle of the San Juan metropolitan area.