Jobos
Jobos is Puerto Rico's most versatile north coast wave—offering long, smooth rights for experienced surfers and a mellow inside section for beginners. The reef break handles a variety of conditions and delivers consistent surf throughout the winter season. A great all-around spot.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Isabela. Popular with all levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Jobos?
Jobos works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Jobos?
Offshore wind at Jobos blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 210° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Jobos?
Jobos wants N swell (320° to 20°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Jobos?
The main season at Jobos is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Long, smooth rights.
How do I get to Jobos?
Fly into SJU, then allow about 110 minutes by road. Isabela. Popular with all levels.
What kind of wave is Jobos?
Jobos is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Long, smooth rights.
Getting There
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