Surf: This is the first (and only) notable spot to the W outside of the giant swell shadow of Ile de La Tortuga. There is a right pointbreak and a sprawling rivermouth with various rideable sections over shallow cobbles. Link up the shallow spots with razor-edge turns, float over long feathering lips and hook under tight pockets for a fun ride, with real potential in a solid NE swell. Directions: Follow the road out of town N to the coast and access either side of the rivermouth. Environment: Part of the northern rain shadow, the environment here is arid. Like many towns in Haiti, Jean Rabel is fast transforming, with new paved roads. There are a number of places to stay and many bars blaring out good accordion based compas music and serving decent food. Go for the goat, with rice, plantain and Prestige beer.