Gas Chambers
Gas Chambers lives up to its name—a heavy, hollow reef break that produces some of the most intense tubes in the Caribbean. Located on Puerto Rico's northwest coast near Aguadilla, the wave jacks up over shallow reef and throws thick, square barrels. Not for the faint of heart, but when it's on, it's one of Caribbean's most intense experiences.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.7m
- Ideal size
- 3.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 170°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Northwest Puerto Rico. Aguadilla area.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter NW swells. Hurricane swells possible.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Surfer's Beach Aguadilla
🏆 1998 World Champ venue • Extended rights • PR surf history
Jobos
🌴 PR's all-levels spot • Long smooth rights • Beginner to expert
Middles
⚡ Hawaiian power in PR • Fast reef barrels • Experts only
Indicators
📊 Rincón's size indicator • Big wave option • Quality when maxed
Domes
☢️ Nuclear barrels • Rincón's crown jewel • Winter swell magnet
Rincon
🇵🇷 Caribbean surf capital • Winter NW swells • Multiple world-class breaks