Riomar Reef is a river-mouth wave that breaks over a rock ledge and sand well out beyond the beach, peeling both left and right. This is an expert-only, big-wave setup: the inside break near shore is unremarkable, but when a strong swell reaches the outer reef it turns on more than 200 yards off the sand, and getting there means a long paddle.
When It Works
The reef draws swell from north to northeast, with north (N) the best match, and comes alive on the stronger northeast and hurricane swells. It's usable from 1.8 m / 6 ft to 4.6 m / 15 ft, firmly a big-wave range. Expect it to work through autumn, winter, and spring, plus hurricane season. Consistency is genuinely low here, so scoring it means catching one of its rare windows.
Wind and Tide
Look for a west (W) offshore wind. The reef can work through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
Ride a shortboard or longboard. This one is strictly for experts and not a place for newer surfers to learn. The lineup stays quiet and can feel reserved, with a mellow vibe overall. Take the sharks seriously, though: this is bull shark territory, so if it doesn't look or feel right, don't paddle out.
Access
Parking is restricted and a spot is tough to grab.
