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Tela is Honduras' most accessible surf destination—a Caribbean beach break that receives north swells during winter months and provides a rare opportunity to surf in a country better known for diving and ruins. The wave is beginner-friendly, with gentle peaks that won't punish mistakes, making it perfect for those seeking a cultural experience that happens to include waves. The nearby Lancetilla Botanical Garden and Garifuna villages add depth to any trip, while the uncrowded lineups offer a glimpse of Central American surf travel before the boom.
🇭🇳 Honduras surf • Caribbean discovery • Cultural depth
Works best with swells from 30° (NNE). Workable range: 0°-45°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
Generally mellow. Some rips when bigger.
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.
Caribbean coast. Near Lancetilla Botanical Garden.
West Bay on Roatan is the Bay Islands' surf option—a reef break on Honduras's famous dive destination island. When N swells arrive, surfers share the reef with divers exploring the world-class coral below.
🤿 Dive island surf • Bay Islands reef • Honduras option
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 330°-30°.
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.