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Punta Roca is Colombia's Caribbean quality point break—a right-hander near Barranquilla that delivers long rides when N swells hit the coast. The Colombian surf scene is growing, and this is one of its premier waves.
🇨🇴 Colombian Caribbean point • Quality right • Growing surf scene
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 320°-20°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-210°. Best window: morning.
Colombia Caribbean's quality point break.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Palomino is a scenic beach break where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the Caribbean Sea—one of the most beautiful surf settings in the Americas. The wave is consistent and the vibe is pure Colombian Caribbean.
🏔️ Sierra Nevada meets sea • Stunning scenery • Colombian paradise
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 320°-30°.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Beautiful setting between Sierra Nevada and sea.
Los Naranjos is a beach break inside Tayrona National Park—one of Colombia's most stunning natural areas. The surf requires a hike or boat to access, but the reward is uncrowded waves in a pristine jungle-meets-beach setting.
🌿 Tayrona National Park • Jungle beach break • Pristine setting
Tayrona National Park. Hike or boat access.
Mendihuaca is home to several surf camps near Santa Marta—a consistent beach break that draws surfers looking to learn or improve in a tropical setting. The vibe is mellow and the waves are forgiving.
🏕️ Surf camp central • Consistent beach break • Santa Marta zone
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 335°-30°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Home of Americas Surf Camp. Consistent waves.