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Rio Grande Beach
4.5★ · 67 Google ratings · Río Grande, Puerto Rico
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
240 ft · under a minute
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Rio Grande Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go for seclusion and calm
This beach attracts fewer visitors than nearby alternatives, with sheltered water suitable for floating and relaxing rather than active swimming.
Plan a walk along the shore
The beach extends rightward from the river mouth toward rainforest views, rewarding visitors who stroll past the immediate area.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect strong waves sometimes
One visitor reported waves too rough for comfortable swimming, though conditions may vary by day and location along the beach.
Watch the road for potholes
The beach sits off the main road and parking area, with reviewers specifically cautioning drivers about damaged pavement.
Cleanliness varies significantly
While most visitors report a clean beach, one recent reviewer found graffiti, bottles.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
76°F · partly cloudy
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:37 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:51 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 7, 9:51 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 PR-187, Río Grande, 00745, Puerto Rico
🌊 Water 240 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Rio Grande Beach?
240 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 Rio Grande Beach 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.
When is Rio Grande Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
