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A solid southeast pulse and northwest wind are the basics, and the beach only really justifies the drive when the lineup is clean and the bank has shape.
Do not expect it to be on every day.
Surf GuideSouth Coast
San Rafael
San Rafael only turns on when a solid southeast pulse meets the Barahona coast, and the result can be fast but fickle. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for San Rafael in South Coast.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationSouth Coast, DO
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