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La Bocaina is a world-class left reef break tucked inside the bay at Patanemo on Venezuela's central coast. When clean N-NE swells funnel into the bay, the wave peels for 150 to 300 metres over shallow coral, producing hollow barrels that rival anything in the Caribbean. The palm-fringed bay and laid-back fishing village setting make it a hidden gem.
🔥 Venezuela's best left • Hollow coral reef • 300m rides
Works best with swells from 20° (NNE). Workable range: 350°-60°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
Winter N-NE swells from November through April. Hurricane swells in September-October.
Shallow coral reef. Booties recommended. Watch for urchins on entry.
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.
Drive from Valencia via Puerto Cabello. Located in Patanemo Bay.
Punto La Gillette is the gnarliest wave in Venezuela—a shallow coral slab in the remote Los Roques archipelago that produces fast, thick right barrels when solid north swells slam into the outer reef. The turquoise water and white-sand cays create a paradise setting, but make no mistake: this wave is heavy, shallow, and unforgiving. Boat access only adds to the adventure.
⚡ Venezuela's gnarliest wave • Shallow coral slab • Los Roques expedition
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-45°.
Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
Needs solid N swell to break. Best in winter with cold fronts pushing through.
🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote
Extremely shallow coral slab. Fast, thick barrels with serious consequences. Boat access only.
Unknown minutes drive from LRV airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
Fly CCS to LRV (Gran Roque), then boat to the break. Charter required.
Choroni's El Malecon is a hollow right-hand point break that peels along the rocks at the edge of one of Venezuela's most charming colonial villages. Nestled inside Henri Pittier National Park, the drive in through cloud forest is half the adventure. When N-NE swells arrive, the wave delivers powerful, workable walls with barrel sections over flat rock bottom.
🌊 Colonial village point • Henri Pittier NP • Hollow right walls
Works best with swells from 15° (NNE). Workable range: 345°-55°.
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-220°. Best window: morning.
Winter N-NE swells. Hurricane season can deliver big swells September-October.
Rocky point break. Watch for currents near the point on bigger days.
Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP from Maracay. Stunning drive.
Cuyagua is Venezuela's premier beach break—a dark-sand cove backed by the jungle-covered mountains of Henri Pittier National Park. The west end produces a fast, tubular left that barrels along a reef-sand bottom, while multiple peaks stretch along the bay. The Afro-Venezuelan village adds deep cultural flavour to what is already one of the most scenic surf settings in the Caribbean.
🏝️ Venezuela's best beachbreak • Fast tubular lefts • Jungle-backed cove
Offshore wind from 200° (SSW). Offshore range: 160°-240°. Best window: morning.
Winter N-NE swells. Best beachbreak in Venezuela at west end of beach.
Strong rips on bigger days. The left at the west end breaks near rocks.
Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP. Near Choroni.
Patanemo Point is the coral reef setup on the other side of Patanemo Bay from La Bocaina. When conditions align perfectly—clean N-NE swell, light winds, right tide—it produces world-class waves over living coral that local surfers swear could be the best wave you've ever ridden. The bay's sheltered position means it needs more swell than exposed breaks, but when it turns on, it's magic.
👑 Hidden world-class coral • Patanemo Bay gem • When it's on, it's on
Same swell window as La Bocaina. Slightly more forgiving than the main reef.
Shallow coral reef. Booties recommended.
Same access as La Bocaina. Patanemo Bay.
Los Caracas is a powerful reef break just east of Caracas on the Vargas coast, producing quality lefts and rights over flat rock bottom. Its proximity to the capital makes it one of Venezuela's most surfed spots—packed on weekends but rewarding on weekday swells. Multiple peaks mean you can usually find a less crowded section when it's firing.
🌊 Caracas's power reef • Multiple peaks • Weekend warrior favourite
Winter N-NE swells. Easy access from Caracas makes it popular on weekends.
Reef over flat rocks. Multiple peaks. Can get powerful.
Short drive east along the Litoral from Caracas airport.
Casa Verde is a coral reef break in the Los Roques archipelago that comes alive when bigger north swells push through. While other spots in the chain break on moderate swell, Casa Verde needs solid size to show its best—but when it does, the crystal-clear turquoise water and remote atoll setting make it unforgettable.
🏝️ Big-swell Los Roques reef • Turquoise barrels • Remote atoll
Works best with swells from 10° (N). Workable range: 330°-50°.
Needs bigger N swell than other Los Roques spots. Best on solid winter swells.
Coral reef in remote archipelago. Boat access required.
Unknown minutes drive from LRV airport. Requires boat access ($60/day).
Los Roques boat access; pin is island/reef-zone level and should be locally verified before marking exact.
The Point is the most consistent surf spot in the Los Roques archipelago, picking up swell that other breaks in the chain miss. A coral reef setup that works through all tides and on smaller swells, it's the go-to wave for visiting surfers who make the flight from Caracas. The setting—crystalline Caribbean water over pristine coral—is hard to beat anywhere.
🌊 Los Roques' most consistent • All-tide coral reef • Caribbean perfection
Works best with swells from 10° (N). Workable range: 340°-50°.
Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Most consistent wave in Los Roques. Works on smaller swells than other spots.
Coral reef. Remote but more forgiving than La Gillette.
Unknown minutes drive from LRV airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
Los Roques boat access; coordinate offset separates the named point from Casa Verde but remains approximate.
Playa Parguito is Margarita Island's premier surf spot—a consistent beach break on the exposed northeast coast that picks up trade swells year-round. The sandy bottom and multiple peaks make it accessible for all levels, while bigger winter swells produce punchy, powerful waves. The spot hosted the Pan American Games surf event, cementing its reputation as Venezuela's most contest-ready beach break.
🏆 Margarita's best break • Pan Am venue • Year-round trade swell
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 10°-80°.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-270°. Best window: morning.
Year-round NE trade swell. Best in winter but rarely flat. Hosted 2001 Pan Am surf event.
Strong rips on bigger days. Gets crowded as the best spot on the island.
North coast of Margarita. 30 min from Porlamar airport. Good access.
Guacuco is a fast, fun beach break on Margarita Island's northeast coast, just around the headland from Parguito. The exposed position means it picks up anything the Atlantic sends and has been known to handle hurricane swell. Less crowded than its neighbour, it offers a solid alternative with consistent, punchy waves.
🌊 Margarita's fun alternative • Handles hurricane swell • Fast beach peaks
Works best with swells from 55° (NE). Workable range: 20°-90°.
Offshore wind from 245° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-280°. Best window: morning.
Year-round NE trade swell. Can hold hurricane swell.
Standard beach break rips on bigger swells.
Northeast coast Margarita. Near Parguito.
Pui Pui is a remote stretch of crystal-clear beach on Venezuela's Paria coast offering 13 to 15 separate surfable peaks. The exposed position picks up E-NE trade swell year-round, and the lack of crowds means you can surf peak after peak in warm, transparent water. The rough road in keeps the masses away, preserving one of Venezuela's most magical surf zones.
🏝️ 15 uncrowded peaks • Crystal clear water • Remote Paria paradise
Exposed to E-NE trade swell year-round. Best in winter months.
Remote location. Long drive on rough roads. Crystal-clear water.
Rough road east from Carupano. 4WD recommended. Remote but worth it.
Chaguarama de Sotillo sits on the wild Paria Peninsula—Venezuela's easternmost surf frontier. The reef and sand mix bottom produces quality waves on the constant E-NE trade swell, and the remoteness means you'll often surf alone. The surrounding cacao farms, hot springs, and thick jungle make this one of the most adventurous surf destinations in the Caribbean.
🌴 Paria Peninsula frontier • Cacao country surf • Wild and uncrowded
Year-round E-NE trade swell on the exposed Paria Peninsula.
Reef/sand mix bottom. Remote location on Paria Peninsula.
East of Carupano on the Paria Peninsula. 4WD recommended.
Chirere is a fun beach break east of Caracas near Higuerote, far enough from the capital to avoid the weekend crowds. The north-facing position catches winter swells cleanly, and the sandy bottom makes it forgiving for all levels. A mellow vibe and warm water complete the picture.
🌊 East of Caracas escape • Mellow beach break • Uncrowded fun
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 310°-30°.
North-facing coast east of Caracas. Best on rising or falling tide.
East of Caracas via Higuerote. Roughly 2 hours drive.
Puerto Azul is an unusual Venezuelan surf spot that faces southwest, picking up swell from a completely different direction than the country's typical N-NE facing breaks. When the trade swell spots are flat, Puerto Azul can have waves—making it a handy alternative for Caracas surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle waves suit beginners and longboarders.
🌊 SW swell alternative • Sandy mellow waves • When NE is flat
Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 190°-260°.
Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 10°-80°. Best window: morning.
SW swell window—unusual for Venezuela. Works when trade swell spots are flat.
Very close to CCS airport on the Vargas coast.