Playa Motones Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Puerto-Rico – Atlantic)
| Name: | Playa Motones |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: S |
Playa Motones in Atlantic is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. There are left and right breaking reefs. Sometimes crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Playa Motones Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Playa Motones surf quality by season and Playa Motones surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Playa Motones |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa Motones:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Dunes | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Jobo's | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Shacks | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Surfers Beach | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Table Top | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa Motones: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 217 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 273 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 443 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SE Atlantic Buoy | 585 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Atlantic South Buoy | 671 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa Motones: |
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| Closest tide station | Aguadilla, Crashboat Beach, Puerto Rico | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | 21 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Puerto Real, Puerto Rico | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Magueyes Island, Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico | 37 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Magueyes Island, Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico (2) | 38 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa Motones: |
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| Closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 1510 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1515 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 1516 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1517 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 1518 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa Motones: |
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| Closest city location | San Antonio (Puerto Rico) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Isabela (Puerto Rico) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rafael Hernandez (Puerto Rico) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mora (Puerto Rico) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aceitunas (Puerto Rico) | 5 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Playa Motones is Rafael Hernandez (Aguadilla) Airport (BQN) in Puerto Rico, 6 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Playa Motones is Eugenio Maria De Hostos (Mayaguez) Airport (MAZ), also in Puerto Rico, 30 km (19 miles) away.
- Third is Mercedita (Ponce) Airport (PSE) in Puerto Rico, 78 km (48 miles) away.
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (San Juan) Airport (SIG) in Puerto Rico is 103 km (64 miles) away.
- Luis Munoz Marin International (San Juan) Airport (SJU), also in Puerto Rico is the fifth nearest airport to Playa Motones and is 113 km (70 miles) away.
