Shacks Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Puerto-Rico – Atlantic)
| Name: | Shacks |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Shacks in Atlantic is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the south southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the north. A right hand reef. It's sometimes crowded here. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Shacks 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 Shacks surf quality by season and Shacks surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Shacks |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Shacks:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Jobo's | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa Motones | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Table Top | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Dunes | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Surfers Beach | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Shacks: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 219 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 275 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 441 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SE Atlantic Buoy | 587 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Atlantic South Buoy | 672 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Shacks: |
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| Closest tide station | Aguadilla, Crashboat Beach, Puerto Rico | 6 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 Shacks: |
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| Closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 1508 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1513 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 1515 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1516 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 1516 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Shacks: |
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| Closest city location | San Antonio (Puerto Rico) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rafael Hernandez (Puerto Rico) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Caban (Puerto Rico) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Aceitunas (Puerto Rico) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Shacks is Rafael Hernandez (Aguadilla) Airport (BQN) in Puerto Rico, 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Shacks is Eugenio Maria De Hostos (Mayaguez) Airport (MAZ), also in Puerto Rico, 29 km (18 miles) away.
- Third is Mercedita (Ponce) Airport (PSE) in Puerto Rico, 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci (San Juan) Airport (SIG) in Puerto Rico is 107 km (66 miles) away.
- Luis Munoz Marin International (San Juan) Airport (SJU), also in Puerto Rico is the fifth nearest airport to Shacks and is 117 km (73 miles) away.
