El Cocal
beach
lower-intermediate
El Cocal, also mapped as Playa El Guano, is a southeast Puerto Rico beachbreak in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. It has scenic rock formations and a nearby natural pool, while the surf zone can produce inconsistent left and right peaks when south to southeast swell reaches the coast. Treat it as a lower-intermediate call because shorebreak, rocks, rips, and missing lifeguard coverage matter even when the wave looks playful.
Early access
Access is from Camino Nuevo on the Yabucoa coast. Check the surf from shore first, then use the safest sandy entry away from rocks and shorebreak.
Parking
Use the public parking near Playa El Guano / El Cocal and arrive early on weekends. Keep valuables out of sight and avoid blocking local access roads.
