The Wave
North swell is the trigger and south wind is the clean lane, with the most forgiving takeoff usually around mid tide.
Surf GuideNorthwest Coast
Playa Motones
Playa Motones is a punchy reef wall that lines up best on a north swell and a clean south breeze. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa Motones in Northwest Coast.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorthwest Coast, PR
Best conditions today
- Waves 1-2 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind E 13 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.2 ftrising
- Low-0.3 ft
- High0.7 ft
- Low-0.4 ft
- High0.8 ft
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Lineup Guide
The reef is shallow enough that the low stages get a little more serious, so a bit of extra water helps.
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