Surfing Wedging Slabs in Puerto Rico with Dylan Graves

How did all this weirdness begin? Here Dylan kicks off the season by revisiting the surf spot that first made him think differently about the waves we choose to ride. Isabela, Puerto Rico is a wild, side-washed beach-break that challenges most ideas of how to even take off. The island is rich with conventionally better waves, yet for Dylan and his buddies Aron Geiger, Carlos Cruz, Hector Santamaria and others, Isabela is their playground of choice. “Yes,” says Dylan at one point, “other spots were pumping. But I didn’t care! This is all I’ve ever wanted.” It’s also kind of their little secret. Yet decades of land exploitation in the area has put Isabela and other surf zones under threat, and it’s time to surrender the secret in order to save it. As Dylan says: “I’d rather share my favorite spot with everyone in the world, rather than lose it forever.”
Season 4 release dates:
Ep Two: The Baltic Sea live July 10th 4:00pm PDT
Ep Three: Fresh Coast live July 17th 4:00pm PDT
Ep Four: The Pororoca July 24th 4:00pm PDT
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[@jacklovett4803]

“I would rather share my favourite spot with everyone in the world, rather than lose it forever” - Beautiful, actually brought a tear to my eye. Lovely stuff

[@trippcox2641]

🤙Same 🤩

[@lawtonallen447]

Same! It was the “you have to be there for the ocean the same way she’s been there for you,” for me. That absolutely hit home, not gonna lie, I was just casually eating my lunch like 🥹 lol

[@boris366]

locals in Isabella ought to read this… some real lovely folk.

[@devinmcculloch7231]

Isabella is a gem

[@DylanGravesYT]

Beyond stoked these are finally out! Wahoo!

[@willb3513]

We were love you DG bro ❤️ thank you so much for keeping the series going this is why I surf for the oddities and maddness and most of all for the FUN. I'm sticking around for weird waves season 5 and 6 and 7 😅etc 🤙🌝🤙 yeeeeeew!

[@Surfline]

Epic work yet again Dylan!

[@zacharymarston5316]

Same

[@doubletakejake2664]

As a 62 year surfer l go to the uncrowded so l am like you dude good show and thanks Vans

[@ethanrice6846]

Beautiful work Dylan love this series

[@gwsports4567]

I would watch anything Dylan was involved in. So humble and cool✌️

[@Surfline]

Us too 🤘🏽

[@FreeBrainChannel]

Secret Spot... So many stories... That's where I started surfing, I think near 1987... Always my summer spot... At first we use to park cars on the western cliff to be able to watch it from the peak. My car tires (Ford Laser) parked over pointy rock formations. Once, from the lineup I saw my hood open and 2 guys f' around. Caught a wave all the way to the channel and ran, they left and couldn't take my battery and who knows what else... After a while people parked behind the lost dunes or if u had a 4x4 , over the top of dune entrances. So many times shared that lineup with Carlitos Cabrero and his bro, only. I think they had a Vitara (red?). We use to go a lot on Yellow 4x4 Suzuki a lot ...Carlitos Cruz shared lots of waves with us during our College years... I remember later on watching Dylan, Bryan and the other boys... Have not surfed for a while, but yesterday I pick some south coast little waves... The waves are calling me again!

[@lancejackson3618]

Yeww! Go get it! 🤙

[@guitarplayer714]

Surfline has been killing it with these series. Maps to nowhere was amazing and now this!

[@Surfline]

Stoked you have been enjoying them!

[@ItsMe-oi9dy]

lol what are you talking about? this isn't a surfline series, it's Dylan's and the last 3 seasons were partnered with Vans.

[@roblentz81]

@@ItsMe-oi9dy yeah credit to Dylan

[@lammbbyboy]

@@ItsMe-oi9dyFacts! Better be paying him well for this

[@Surfline]

@@ItsMe-oi9dyyep! This is Dylan’s brainchild. We are just stoked to share it with you all 🤙🏽

[@dirtysouthclimbing]

I lived in PR for 3 years as a teenager in the early 80s. The people there are amazing! Hospitable and welcoming. It’s hard for me to watch anything filmed in PR because my heart gets sad.

[@bri_guy508]

Facts I used to spend time down there in Februarys growing up. Prob been there more than a dozen tkmes.. I don't surf I bodyboard, winter of 2002 will never forget the swell we hit in Rincon. Best waves of my life to date.

[@YourPoolHomeRealtor]

The Secret Sport I used to ride that wave in the '90s and early 2000s. Back in the early '90s, you had to bring someone who didn't surf just to watch the car because there were so many break-ins. There's a left on the other side of the beach that gets hollow with the right swell. The best way to get in was by jumping off the rocks or entering through the middle of the beach on the channel. Dylan Graves, what you and your team are doing is fantastic. I remember the dunes; it's sad that the government doesn't care about our beaches. I recall seeing Brian and Dylan when they were just kids, surfing all over the place. I even remember one contest by the Puerto Rican Surfing Federation that Brian won when he was about 10 or 12 years old in the open surf. Keep up the great work! 🤙🤙

[@marvinmarkham8405]

Thanks to corrupt governments with 0 ecological conciousness to allow these places to be at risk. Certain places go beyond monetary value! Very cool Dylan saludos 🤙🏽

[@Swordofmichael333]

Yup

[@CamMcCaul]

More weird waves!? Yes please

[@Surfline]

Comin' atcha! Every Wednesday for the next 4 weeks.

[@samgriffiths1000]

Surfline now putting out better content than stab 👏🏽 Great work team!

[@ErnieJohnson-u8c]

Best surf show I’ve ever seen. Thank you! 🤙🏾

[@lancejackson3618]

What a spot! And what a crew! Love your work Dylan 😎

[@dreams2reality410]

The energy that is released when the two waves meet is amazing. Loved this video. We need more content like this.

[@maxwilliams4061]

Love this video and love that wave I feel the same way! It really reminds me of how the Sebastian inlet used to break before the man came in and fu*caked it up.. killer video yeah boys🤙

[@Surfline]

Stoked you dig it Max 🤙

[@RealSurfStories]

Que locura este spot! Boriqua surfing level and vibes all the way UP!!

[@felipegrille8082]

Though I didn't surf it. I never forgot the first time I saw secret spot. I've always wanted to come back and get my share. Maybe one day. I can remember it just like yesterday. Reminded me of my home break at Sebastian years ago before the screwed it up .

[@Pumphouse652]

Thank you pelicans it's a blessing to be around you

[@maxreediii]

Rehabbing an ACL repair until the end of the year, this kept me going. Can't wait to paddle back out. Thanks for this, Dylan is the man.

[@alexanderfox4772]

So happy to see this series back!

[@EliasLourenco1]

I love this serie!

[@skayfe]

Such a rad spot! Pumped for the series!!!

[@rekifotosandmotionpictures4437]

Epic Secret Spot! Carlosssss el maquinaaaaaa!!! Que bueno quedo este episodio corillo!!

[@surfgurujeff]

This was so so so sick and has me frothing. I also love the vibe all of these guys (and girl) give off. My mom grew up in Puerto Rico and learned to surf there. What an epic place to grow up!

[@JameSurf]

So good too see all the familiar faces! Dylan thank you sooo much for getting Tito some exposure! He is the best. Great episode man Love it

[@noahbaxter6146]

Great episode bro! Cool seeing Barb and some of the others i was introduced to way back when!! Keep the stoke!!

[@jorgecancelaponte1267]

Brutal mano.. súper chulo. 🔥

[@kev2o560]

Epic, great job Dylan 👍

[@danielkopaee9241]

oh man! season 4 does not disappoint. So excited!

[@Nardvens]

Yeww can’t wait to watch it when I get home

[@robertobeltran6116]

Dylan and And Y'ALL Shout out for this MAGNIFICENT JOB YOU GUY'S 👏🏾 WEEEPAAAA USTEDES SON NUESTRA Esperanza Our Hope to save This Brilliant Spot not to mention your Skills 👋🏾🇵🇷❤️🏄🏾‍♂️🏄🏾‍♂️🏄🏾‍♂️🏄🏾‍♂️ are out of This World Weeepaaaa

[@ericschrdr]

🤯 Amazing break! Brilliant vids as always 🤙🏻

[@ats1029]

Thanks For Visiting My Island..And Sharing this Great Story,, Youre More than Welcome anytime,, As Long as You Respect the Island,, and take youre trash From the Beach..✌️☮️🇵🇷🤙

[@Daniel-xl7fu]

Thank You Dylan for putting Aron and Hector in the same video in 2024 !!

[@kookscandy9509]

Love it! Excited for the new season!!

[@mikeh2520]

This was so entertaining for me. I love that crazy wave of yours! I've alway enjoyed mutant waves too. Like when Pupakea connects into a backwash Ehukai shorebreak with a backwash fan out that's taller than the whole wave and I just pump down the line for speed and blast at it to see how high I can get on the fan out. There is loads of fun surfing to be had surfing shifting cross up stuff that keeps you guessing at it.

[@KurtZiegler-bq9mx]

So well done, from start to finish. Great job to all involved!

[@RealBrianShoreline]

I love Secret Spot! I've never seen it that big! Way cool!

[@alnoel1]

Thank you for making these types of videos. Specially from PR it also makes me feel proud where I come frome. Es uno de mi spots favorito. Eso sí que es un Secret!

[@EstebanOtano]

So sick dylan!

[@Havreringar]

15:24 🚀😂 So awesome your back!

[@stephen8393]

Awesome series Dylan, keep up the great work ewwww

[@devinmcculloch7231]

North side Pr is soo chill. I got invited to visit there for a few months twice and my friend at the time Grayson would let me cruise his beach Geo that had a whole ecosystem living inside of it and just go surf all the spots around the area. No shirt no shoes, boardies a little sack of green and the board. Good times! Eating pinchos down at wildies a having a medalia or two. Second time stayed at Toths place with my buddy sparrow…same thing 3 months of surf and pr beach vibes. Honestly would contemplate moving there.

[@toddhopkins1081]

Gotta love his humility and commitment to the ecosystem and surfing community! Dylan has always highlighted the locals and communities of every spot he surfs. It's never about him, it's always about the Ohana. Thanks for sharing this special wave! I think it's the same spot he took Mikey February to awhile back?

[@tubetauk]

Dylan graves is a treasure to the world of surfing

[@GuyRips]

Like old first peak,, nice

[@tallyjoe_]

My ribs were compressed the second day of a 2 weeker...at The S spot. Bruised ribs for 5 months after that. A proper wedge pounding. Totally humbled by raw power and good company. See yaz in December. love ya PR...ty DG

[@aribrowne8996]

Another great episode! Viva La Pelicans

[@henriquegomes7042]

Great content & great vibes

[@DI3GOskill]

Gracias Dylan, que contenido el que transmites bro!

[@BBOTV]

Excelente episodio! 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@DuckhouseFilms]

SUCH AN AMAZING EPISODE

[@55nublet]

that looked like a blast haha

[@deleonherminio77]

I've being wating for this all my life... i wont die without know where is "secret spot"!!!

[@scottc3165]

Looks like great people!

[@Pumphouse652]

Amazing spot beautiful...

[@reeceofalltrades3968]

Legends for releasing this! When I got the email I was frothed up

[@slimdog72]

Stoked for a new weird season. Thanks team.

[@c846058586]

Unos de mis lugares favoritos. Con Brian corriendo las izquierdas. ❤

[@EMan-cu5zo]

Place looks great to me. I love waves like this sometimes.

[@seporsurf]

soooo stoked for this new season😍

[@goobervisionla]

dam bro let’s save this wave and get Hector sponsored while we’re at it

[@user-bo1gf7bg8v]

Godbless your love for this beautiful place 🤙🏽

[@marcmelpo972]

Awesome!! ❤

[@PeterlinCarrillo]

One of my fave episodes🤙🏼🖤

[@jasonclark.4604]

Surf Zone Manager! I love the title!!

[@Mikeseventynine]

Third eye possibillity hahahahahahah

[@calv4601]

I’ve been waiting so long 🥳

[@SecretSpots]

That was epic!

[@DaveWrealLocal]

Best show ever

[@eddiebatoa2023]

Suoer kbron D! Los felicito!! Todo brutal y el mensaje más que claro! Gracias boys!! 👊🏽👽🤙🏽WW🇵🇷🌊🌊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jesseechevarria1190]

This is an awesome film! YEAH!

[@supdawgie3671]

Some great dudes in this vid. Save the beach. 🤙🏼

[@Surfline]

✊

[@BeakNC]

now if we can only get the surfline website to be as good as their Weird Waves production which is aces high.....i won't hold my breath

[@jackcreighton6095]

Gotta end it with a medillia

[@DanielRodriguez-ps9fq]

Diablo que video!!! olas buenas y muchos de mis amigos y amigas y clientes del carterito tu mama y Cathy y ese crew que estuvo ahi se paso!!! Dylan nunca me fallas as always the best...

[@blaneharrison6341]

A frame madness🤙🤙

[@Mateo_RG4]

Oh sh!ttt 😮 The School 🤗 Secret Spot Papiii 😎🤙 The Simetry Of This Wave Is Unique And The Peak That Comes From The Backwash Is Fun AF 😊 I've Lived The Best Part Of My Life Bodyboarding At These Shore Breaks From Shore island To Shacks 💪😎 🤙Yiuuuu So Nice To See My Beaches So Much Nostalgia Saludos Desde New Jersey ✌️😎 Buen Contenido Bro

[@superdad942]

so good!

[@paulobezerra7109]

3 in 1 puerto rico madness........sick

[@chrisdelatorre94]

The best!

[@bayyoung]

The surfers in this surf very well!

[@tonybeatbutcher]

Cool man!!

[@jamesoncc21]

Awesome 😎

[@TimelessGarage_787]

Yiiiuuu west side best side 🌴 Timeless

[@salal43]

Always good

[@LoreleiNguyen-w7x]

very good I like

[@profesormafu]

😊❤🤙🏻🇵🇷 Mi rampa favorita!!!

[@Mateo_RG4]

Esta La Playa Es Magica Con El Fenomeno El Niño Y Toda La Costa Noroeste Tambien Se Pone Ready 😎 Extraño Mi P.R. Y Mi Pueblito Isabela Soy D La Marina 💪😎🤙 Vivo En N.J. Ahora Mis Respetos Corres Desde Secret Desde Los 80 💪😎

[@meangreycat]

You gotta give it up for dylan , this is fckn great show

[@SamShawFloCal]

You guys got 9s @10s at last wsl Brasil all day❤

[@okiasurfing]

Puerto ricans are the most welcoming and best of all!

[@MichaelWilkinson-b9s]

very good

[@curtisautenrieth3342]

There’s been footage of this spot for 30 years, thanks Otto Flores

[@Kastlino]

Great video

[@hman7236]

Viva Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 La Isla de el encanto.

[@waves1point0]

Great stuff, thanks for the vibes. Is this the spot that Aron Geiger's clips in Creepy Fingers are from, that hella gauge 100

[@frankthomas1983]

Nice work Dylan nice work fellas

[@daxlkelm75]

Epic!

[@erikheatwole7146]

Yeah boi'$

[@filippomarzocchi3973]

Love it