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.
Yabucoa water temperature today
Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Yabucoa water temperature today is 87°F. Most surfers should plan around Boardshorts.
Water temperatures refreshed hourly from NOAA buoys and forecast models.
Yabucoa sits in the Caribbean sweet spot — water temps hold in the upper 70s to low 80s year-round. NW groundswells charge the west coast from November through March, while trade wind swell keeps the east coast alive the rest of the year. A rash guard is all you need; use this guide to track swell windows and pick your side of the island.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
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Surf spots in Yabucoa
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El Cocal
IntermediateEl 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.
La Pozita
IntermediateLa Pozita is the local-name north-side El Cocal sub-break in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. Public beach sources generally describe La Posita or La Pocita as the semi-protected rocky pocket at Playa El Cocal rather than a standalone surf guide spot. Quiver lists it separately because local feedback says the sets can be more organized and less shorebreak-heavy than main El Cocal, while keeping it in the intermediate, local-knowledge-dependent bucket.
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Spot guide for Yabucoa
Break types, ratings, and local tips for each beach.
La Pozita is the local-name north-side El Cocal sub-break in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa. Public beach sources generally describe La Posita or La Pocita as the semi-protected rocky pocket at Playa El Cocal rather than a standalone surf guide spot. Quiver lists it separately because local feedback says the sets can be more organized and less shorebreak-heavy than main El Cocal, while keeping it in the intermediate, local-knowledge-dependent bucket.
What to know about water temperature
- Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
- Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
- Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
- Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions
Surf Guides for Yabucoa
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About surfing in Yabucoa
- Water temperatures in Yabucoa typically range from 78-84°F. For summer, boardshorts is recommended. In winter, you'll want boardshorts. Spring and fall may require adjusting based on your cold tolerance.
- Water temperatures in Yabucoa vary by season, ranging from 78-84°F. Check Quiver's live water temperature data for real-time readings at specific surf spots. Temperatures are typically warmest around September and coldest in February.
- Yes! During year-round, water temperatures in Yabucoa are warm enough to surf in boardshorts. Outside that window, boardshorts is a good baseline for comfortable sessions.
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