San Juan
San Juan is a technical left-hand reef break near the famous La Santa zone. The wave offers consistent hollow sections when north swells hit, with a tricky paddle-out over the reef. A good option for experienced surfers wanting to escape La Santa crowds.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Near La Santa. Technical paddle-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at San Juan?
San Juan works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at San Juan?
Offshore wind at San Juan blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 90° to 180° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at San Juan?
San Juan wants NW swell (290° to 340°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf San Juan?
The main season at San Juan is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Consistent hollow left near La Santa.
How do I get to San Juan?
Fly into ACE, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Near La Santa. Technical paddle-out.
What kind of wave is San Juan?
San Juan is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Consistent hollow left near La Santa.
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