Surf: General: Just outside Patillas on Route 1 is one of PR's best summer spots. It's also good on hurricane swells and is one of the best left points around: 100 yards long; very rippable and even barreling at times; perfect channel; surrounded by fire coral. On the downside, it's called Inches 'cause that's usually how big it is -- plus, when it breaks, it does so in inches of water the closer you get to shore. A nearby mountain swings the trades around to offshore, which is one bonus factor; also, it tends to shift around a bit, which spreads the crowds out some. Tides: Low Size: Chest high-overhead Wind: Northeast Swell: SE, ESE Bottom: Shallow coral Paddling: Not too bad. Spot Rating: Decent lefts but needs swell to really work. Access: Park right there. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Pretty spread out. Local Vibe: Not too bad. Environment: Not too bad. Hazards: Fire coral. Season: Summer through fall, best when tropical cyclone passes south of the island.