Overview
Margara is a long right-hand reef and point sitting right beside the road in Arecibo, with a shorter left on offer too. The takeoff is an A-frame that bowls for about 50 yards before smoothing out into a long, rippable wall that runs all the way into the little bay. It breaks over rock, and on the right day it is a genuinely good wave.
When It Works
Margara draws swell from northeast through southeast and is usable from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 3.7 m / 12 ft, holding size from head high up to well overhead. Autumn and winter are the seasons to watch: late summer and fall bring tropical cyclone swells, while late fall through early spring is the more consistent stretch. Once there is real size, expect the paddle to be a decent amount of work.
Wind and Tide
This one is sensitive to wind, so it pays to time it. Look for south-southeast offshore, with a workable window running from east-southeast through south to southwest. It can work through most of the tide, though a rising tide is generally the better call.
Local Tips
Shortboards and bodyboards both suit the wave, and it rewards intermediate to expert surfers. Expect a busy lineup when the surf is good, with a friendly atmosphere in the water.
Access
There is a parking lot across the street from the spot.
