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Calm Water Beaches in Puerto Rico.

Looking for beaches without big waves? Puerto Rico has over 100 calm water beaches ideal for families with young children, snorkeling, and relaxed swimming. The south coast Caribbean beaches and protected bays offer the gentlest conditions year-round.

96beaches ★ 4.5avg rating 29municipalities
Swimming 95 Family Friendly 65 Scenic 63 Secluded 32 Popular 28 Snorkeling 25 Fishing 17

All 96 Beaches

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Buyé Beach
1
Buyé Beach
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (4,516) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Balneario El Escambrón
2
Balneario El Escambrón
San Juan
★ 4.7 (2,577) Accessible Calm Waters
Playa Santa
3
Playa Santa
Guanica
★ 4.6 (2,513) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Vacía
4
Playa Vacía
Loiza
★ 4.8 (1,038) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Caracas Beach
5
Caracas Beach
Vieques
★ 4.8 (834) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Zoni Beach
6
Zoni Beach
Culebra
★ 4.8 (650) Calm Waters Scenic
Esperanza idrach
7
Esperanza idrach
Guanica
★ 4.5 (672) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa De Vega
8
Playa De Vega
Vega Baja
★ 4.7 (539) Accessible Calm Waters
Playa Jaboncillo (Guánica)
9
Playa Jaboncillo (Guánica)
Guanica
★ 4.6 (541) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Mata La Gata
10
Mata La Gata
Lajas
★ 4.6 (515) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Sun Bay Beach
11
Sun Bay Beach
Vieques
★ 4.8 (485) Calm Waters Camping
El Cocal Beach
12
El Cocal Beach
Maunabo
★ 4.6 (499) Calm Waters Scenic
Playa "Tres Tubos" Beach
13
Playa "Tres Tubos" Beach
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.6 (499) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Salinas Beach
14
Salinas Beach
Salinas
★ 4.5 (483) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Almendro's Beach
15
Almendro's Beach
Rincon
★ 4.7 (434) Calm Waters Scenic
Tropical Beach Naguabo
16
Tropical Beach Naguabo
Naguabo
★ 4.4 (439) Calm Waters Camping
Playa Tómbolo
17
Playa Tómbolo
Manati
★ 4.8 (387) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Balneario La Monserrate (Luquillo)
18
Balneario La Monserrate (Luquillo)
Luquillo
★ 4.5 (396) Accessible Calm Waters
Balneario de Dorado
19
Balneario de Dorado
Dorado
★ 4.5 (340) Accessible Calm Waters
Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)
20
Combate Playa Bohios ( el Poblado combate)
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.7 (306) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Caracoles
21
Playa Caracoles
Caguas
★ 4.8 (295) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Punta Bandera Luquillo PR
22
Punta Bandera Luquillo PR
Luquillo
★ 4.7 (292) Calm Waters Family Friendly
La Chiva (Blue Beach)
23
La Chiva (Blue Beach)
Vieques
★ 4.7 (282) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Pata Prieta
24
Playa Pata Prieta
Vieques
★ 4.7 (282) Calm Waters Scenic
Manglillo Chiquito
25
Manglillo Chiquito
Guanica
★ 4.0 (342) Calm Waters Family Friendly
Playa Córcega
26
Playa Córcega
Rincon
★ 4.8 (172) Calm Waters Camping
El Gallito ( Gringo Beach )
27
El Gallito ( Gringo Beach )
Vieques
★ 4.6 (177) Calm Waters Scenic
Playa De Luquillo
28
Playa De Luquillo
Luquillo
★ 4.6 (176) Accessible Calm Waters
Cayo Icacos (La Cordillera)
29
Cayo Icacos (La Cordillera)
Fajardo
★ 4.9 (154) Calm Waters Diving
Playa La Mela Cabo Rojo
30
Playa La Mela Cabo Rojo
Cabo Rojo
★ 4.4 (166) Calm Waters Scenic
Playa Las Golondrinas Playa Las Golondrinas Isabela ★ 4.8 Corcega Beach Corcega Beach Rincon ★ 4.5 Bizarreta Beach Bizarreta Beach Juana Diaz ★ 4.2 Pocita De Teodoro Pocita De Teodoro Isabela ★ 4.8 The Women's Pool The Women's Pool Manati ★ 4.7 Balneario Público de Boquerón Balneario Público de Boquerón Cabo Rojo ★ 4.4 Playa La Fanduca Playa La Fanduca Naguabo ★ 4.5 Caja de Muertos Beach Caja de Muertos Beach Ponce ★ 4.9 Gilligans Island Gilligans Island Guanica ★ 4.4 Balneario Isla Verde Balneario Isla Verde Carolina ★ 4.7 Balneario Tres Hermanos Balneario Tres Hermanos Rincon ★ 4.2 Rompeolas Beach Rompeolas Beach Aguadilla ★ 4.7 Playa El Guano Playa El Guano Yabucoa ★ 4.6 Playa La Jungla Playa La Jungla Guanica ★ 4.7 Playa Dátiles Playa Dátiles Culebra ★ 4.6 Macho Beach Macho Beach Ceiba ★ 4.4 Muelle de Azúcar Beach Muelle de Azúcar Beach Aguadilla ★ 4.5 Bandera de Playa Buyé Bandera de Playa Buyé Cabo Rojo ★ 4.8 Pocita de la Princes Beach Pocita de la Princes Beach Isabela ★ 4.7 Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach Playa Dorado Del Mar Beach Dorado ★ 4.6 Dorado Beach East North Gate Dorado Beach East North Gate Dorado ★ 4.6 Playa Mosquito Playa Mosquito Culebra ★ 4.5 Hidden Beach Hidden Beach Guanica ★ 4.6 Dorado Reef Beach playa pública Dorado Reef Beach playa pública Dorado ★ 4.0 Playa del Tamarindo Playa del Tamarindo Aguadilla ★ 4.8 Ojo de Agua Beach Ojo de Agua Beach Vega Baja ★ 4.9 Tanga Beach Tanga Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.3 Los Pozos Los Pozos Cabo Rojo ★ 4.7 Balneario De Arroyo Balneario De Arroyo Arroyo ★ 3.9 Playita Puerta de San Juan Playita Puerta de San Juan San Juan ★ 4.8 Heaven Beach Heaven Beach Guanica ★ 4.6 Playa La Esperanza Playa La Esperanza Manati ★ 4.9 Playita de la Laguna del Condado Playita de la Laguna del Condado San Juan ★ 4.9 Piedras Beach Piedras Beach Santa Isabel ★ 4.5 Playa De Guayanilla Playa De Guayanilla Guayanilla ★ 4.5 Sardinera Dorado Beach East Sardinera Dorado Beach East Dorado ★ 4.6 Playa Punta Caracoles Playa Punta Caracoles Arecibo ★ 4.9 Mosquito Bay Beach Mosquito Bay Beach Vieques ★ 5.0 Bahía de Aguadilla Bahía de Aguadilla Aguadilla ★ 4.7 Joyuda Beach Joyuda Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.2 Flecha's Beach House Flecha's Beach House Humacao ★ 4.6 Lucia Beach Resort Lucia Beach Resort Yabucoa ★ 3.8 Playa Punta Boca Playa Punta Boca Cabo Rojo ★ 4.8 Yabucoa Beach Yabucoa Beach Yabucoa ★ 4.5 Esquinita María Playita Esquinita María Playita Ponce ★ 4.2 Los Pozos Beach Los Pozos Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.5 Playa Música Playa Música Rincon ★ 4.5 Playa Blaydin Playa Blaydin Vieques ★ 4.3 Balneario El Tuque Balneario El Tuque Ponce ★ 3.3 Playa Puerto Real Playa Puerto Real Fajardo ★ 3.9 Gasolina Beach Club Gasolina Beach Club Arecibo ★ 3.9 Bahía Salinas Beach Bahía Salinas Beach Salinas ★ 3.9 Playa Escondida Playa Escondida Vieques ★ 3.9 Balneario de Punta Santiago Balneario de Punta Santiago Humacao ★ 3.5 Ama's Beach Ama's Beach Rincon ★ 5.0 Playa La Pollera Playa La Pollera Cabo Rojo ★ 5.0 Los Pescadores Los Pescadores Lajas ★ 4.8 Lamela Beach Lamela Beach Cabo Rojo ★ 4.3 Playa Canalejo Playa Canalejo Fajardo ★ 4.2 Buyones Beach Buyones Beach Ponce ★ 3.7 Playa Costa Dorado Este Playa Costa Dorado Este Dorado ★ 2.5 Playa Dienero Playa Dienero Culebra ★ 2.5 Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Guánica Guánica Guanica Playa De Salinas Playa De Salinas Salinas Rincón Rincón Rincon

By Municipality

Cabo Rojo 13 beaches Guanica 9 beaches Vieques 8 beaches Rincon 7 beaches Dorado 7 beaches Culebra 4 beaches

Frequently Asked Questions

Which side of Puerto Rico has the calmest beaches?

The south and southwest coasts, facing the Caribbean Sea, generally have the calmest waters. Guánica, Cabo Rojo, and Lajas offer consistently calm conditions. The islands of Vieques and Culebra also have protected bays with calm water.

Are calm water beaches good for snorkeling?

Yes! Calm water beaches are often the best for snorkeling because visibility is better and you can swim comfortably. Top calm-water snorkeling spots include Carlos Rosario Beach in Culebra, Steps Beach in Rincón, and Playa Tamarindo in Culebra.

Do calm water beaches have sand or rocks?

Most calm water beaches in Puerto Rico have sandy bottoms, especially on the south coast. Some protected coves may have rocky areas near the shore, so water shoes are recommended at beaches like those in Guánica and some Vieques beaches.

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