Inches is the Patillas surf spot just off PR-3 on Puerto Rico's southeast coast. Local surf guides and Surfline describe it as one of the better summer and hurricane-swell spots in the area, with a left-point feel and rides that can run when the ESE swell is right. The bottom is reef, rock, coral, and river-stone style cobble rather than soft sand, so this belongs in the intermediate bucket.
Crowds are usually lighter than Rincon or San Juan, but the takeoff can be concentrated when summer or hurricane swell lines up. Wait your turn and do not paddle straight to the deepest local peak.
Roadside parking is limited along PR-3 near the surf spot. Pull fully off the road, avoid blocking homes or businesses, and expect fewer formal amenities than the San Juan or Rincon breaks.
Use the roadside access by PR-3 and watch the lineup before entering. The reef, rocks, and cobble bottom make timing and footwear more important than at a sandy beachbreak.
