Located in Southeast Puerto Rico, Leeward Islands, El Cocal is a quality beach break that offers up rippable walls over a reef and sand bottom. The waves here can be a bit punchy and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet). Locals are chill if you show respect.
What are the best surf conditions for El Cocal?
Gets good between chest high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfers. The surf here is somewhat consistent (6/10) and will have a crew on it (7/10). The best winds are from the Northwest. The best swells are from the South and Southeast. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini year-round. Water temperatures range between 29°C and 26°C (84°F to 79°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
