Surf Forecast  Inches

Inches surfspot characteristics

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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.

Beginner to advanced depending on surf.

Park right there.

Summer through fall, best when tropical cyclone passes south of the island.

Crowd Factor: Pretty spread out. Local Vibe: Not too bad.

Not too bad.

Fire coral.