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Playa Vacía
4.7★ · 66 Google ratings · Carolina, Puerto Rico
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Water
86°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
750 yd of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Map of Playa Vacía
Guide
Good to know
Expect calm, shallow water
The beach features small waves and sheltered conditions that appeal to visitors seeking relaxed swimming.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2025
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2025
Visit on weekdays or early morning
Sundays and peak hours bring crowds with loud music, while weekday visits offer a quieter atmosphere.
Watch for rocks and large sand grain
Large grains of sand and rocks appear in the water not far from shore, so wear water shoes.
Bring your own trash bag
Some visitors leave litter behind, so take responsibility for your own waste to help preserve the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
86°F
Waves
2.9 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 04:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:37 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 9:51 AM.
Practical
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📍 PR-187, Carolina, Loíza 00772, Puerto Rico
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Playa Vacía?
70 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa Vacía have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
