Hang Ten - Part 3

November 7, 6:50 AMPuerto Rico Travel ExaminerCarol MacAllister

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C.Prothers surfs Winter waves.                        Photo Credit: Angelo Cordero

Typical winter wave action along the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico  is pictured here.

 Swells range for the High to Low Experienced Surfer - chose your beach

Check out the huge rollers building behind the the rider as he heads to shore in the RIncon area of the island.

If you're just starting out, chose a beach with a rating of Low to build your skills.

Whatever the choice, boasting rights come with each sceaniro because riders have shared in the prestigious waters of world-class champions.  Once you've experienced Puerto Rico's surf, the local beaches along the mainland's NE coast will pale in comparison. Flights from the New York/ New Jersey area can be direct and inexpensive. In less than four hours, step from surfing the snow and ice to surfing a legendary area of the surfer's world.

The sun SETS in Porta del Sol

At day's end, enjoy the sunsets along the beach. Watch for the tropical Green Flash as the sun sets. Enjoy mofongo and other local food from eateries along the beach. Sit atop the ridge of mountain and look out across the Mona passage and plan the next day. Party with other surfers and share stories and tips.

If you don't surf and want to be part of the scene, dress the part and learn surfer lingo. Stuck for the words? Check out the long exhaustive language lists in the on-line lexicon, riptionary. Or, join the new craze of SUP - Stand Up Paddleboarding. We'll check that out in a future article.