Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
Rincon is the undisputed capital of Caribbean surfing—a legendary stretch of coast on Puerto Rico's western tip that lights up during winter NW swells. The area hosts multiple breaks (Domes, Maria's, Indicators, Tres Palmas) that cater to different skill levels and swell sizes. When big NW groundswells hit, Rincon can produce world-class waves rivaling Hawaii. The town has fully embraced surf culture, with a thriving scene of shops, restaurants, and accommodations. No passport needed for Americans.
🇵🇷 Caribbean surf capital • Winter NW swells • Multiple world-class breaks
Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 280°-350°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: morning.
Winter NW swells. Hurricane swells in autumn.
Shallow reef at low tide. Very crowded in winter.
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.
Soup Bowl is widely considered the Caribbean's best wave—a powerful right-hand reef break on Barbados' rugged east coast. When NE groundswells hit this exposed section of coastline, Soup Bowl produces thick, barreling waves that have hosted WSL events. The setting is stunning: dramatic rock formations, palm trees, and the Bathsheba area's natural beauty. The reef is sharp and unforgiving, but the wave quality attracts top surfers from around the world. Caribbean surfing's crown jewel.
🥣 Caribbean's best wave • WSL-quality barrels • Bathsheba beauty
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-90°.
Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
NE groundswells in winter. Hurricane swells in autumn.
Sharp reef with urchins. Strong currents.
Encuentro is the Dominican Republic's most consistent surf spot—a reef break west of Cabarete that catches winter North Atlantic swells. The setup offers multiple peaks and sections, catering to different skill levels. Mornings are essential: trade winds pick up by 10am and can make surfing difficult in the afternoon. The DR is also famous for kiteboarding, and Cabarete is a hub for both sports. Caribbean surfing with year-round warmth and consistent winter swells.
🇩🇴 DR's most consistent • Morning sessions • Cabarete's reef
Works best with swells from 35° (NE). Workable range: 350°-60°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 210° (SSW). Offshore range: 170°-240°. Best window: morning.
Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.
Sharp reef. Strong trade winds in afternoon.
Wilderness lives up to its name as Barbados' most challenging wave—a heavy, unpredictable left that breaks over sharp coral on the island's rugged east coast. This is not the Caribbean of cruise ship brochures; Wilderness is a serious wave that demands respect, fitness, and experience. When trade swells wrap around the island, the reef comes alive with thick, grinding barrels that have claimed many boards and left their mark on many surfers. Access is tricky, crowds are minimal, and the reward is some of the most consequential surf in the region.
🌀 Barbados' heaviest • Sharp coral reef • Caribbean intensity
Works best with swells from 70° (ENE). Workable range: 40°-100°.
Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 230°-310°. Best window: morning.
Sharp reef. Sea urchins. Strong currents.
Freights is Barbados' most accessible quality reef break—a fun, playful right on the island's mellower south coast that offers a welcome contrast to the east coast's intensity. Named after the old sugar freight trains that once chugged past, this wave peels with reliable form over shallow reef, providing barrel opportunities without the punishing consequences of spots like Wilderness. The break sits near the island's surf hub, making it easy to combine sessions with the Bajan beach bar culture. When north swells wrap around and the trades back off, Freights becomes a Caribbean reef break playground.
🚂 South coast fun right • Mellow Caribbean reef • Surf culture hub
Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-190°.
Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
Winter swell season. South coast more sheltered.
Tres Palmas is the Caribbean's big wave proving ground—a powerful right-hand reef break in Rincón, Puerto Rico, that transforms into a legitimate big wave arena when massive northwest swells funnel into this corner of the island. Protected as a marine sanctuary, the reef creates perfect, heavy walls that can hold triple-overhead surf and beyond, drawing big wave riders from across the Americas when conditions align. The surrounding elkhorn coral ecosystem adds ecological significance to what is already Puerto Rico's most respected wave. This is where Caribbean surfing reaches its upper limits.
🌴 Caribbean big wave arena • Marine sanctuary • Triple overhead+
Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
Ideal size: 4.0m. Too small below 2m, too big (closeout) above 6m.
Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 140° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-180°. Best window: morning.
🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🌀 Strong rips
Big wave spot. Shallow reef. Strong currents.
Maycocks is Barbados's answer to J-Bay—a long, perfectly lined-up right that peels along a coral reef on the northwest coast. When clean N-NW swells arrive in winter, the wave offers multiple barrel sections connected by racing walls. The east trade winds blow offshore here, creating groomed conditions most mornings. One of the Caribbean's true world-class waves.
🔥 Caribbean J-Bay • Perfect right walls • Winter swell magnet
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 320°-20°.
Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-120°. Best window: morning.
Winter N-NW swells. Hurricane swells in fall.
Sharp reef. Strong currents on bigger swells.
Gas Chambers lives up to its name—a heavy, hollow reef break that produces some of the most intense tubes in the Caribbean. Located on Puerto Rico's northwest coast near Aguadilla, the wave jacks up over shallow reef and throws thick, square barrels. Not for the faint of heart, but when it's on, it's one of Caribbean's most intense experiences.
⚡ Intense hollow tubes • Heavy reef break • Caribbean barrel factory
Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-170°. Best window: morning.
Winter NW swells. Hurricane swells possible.
🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs
Heavy, hollow tubes. Name earned from intense barrels.
Cane Garden Bay is the Caribbean's hidden gem—a picture-perfect point break that only comes alive a few dozen days per year. When due N swells wrap into this protected bay on Tortola's north shore, long, peeling rights spin down the reef with mechanical precision. The setting is paradise: palm-fringed beach, crystal water, and often just a handful of surfers.
💎 Caribbean's secret point • Rare perfection • Tortola treasure
Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 340°-30°.
Point break over reef. Currents on bigger days.
Tortola north shore. Only fires 20-30 days/year.
Bluff Beach is Panama's most powerful beach break—a heavy, hollow shorey that throws square pits onto the sand of Isla Colón. The wave has a reputation for snapping boards and delivering beatdowns, but also for producing some of the Caribbean's most photogenic barrels. Part of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, it's a tropical surf destination with consistent winter swell.
💥 Caribbean Supertubos • Heavy shorebreak • Bocas barrel factory
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
Winter NE swells. Consistent beach break.
Strong rips. Occasional shark sightings.
La Preciosa is one of the Dominican Republic's finest waves—a powerful left that breaks over an outer reef near Rio San Juan. When solid N swells push in, the wave produces long, hollow barrels with serious consequences. Less crowded than the Cabarete area breaks, this is where serious surfers come to score quality tubes on the north coast.
🔥 DR's outer reef gem • Powerful left barrels • North coast excellence
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-210°. Best window: morning.
Paunch is the wave that put Bocas del Toro on the surfing map. This versatile reef break offers something for everyone—hollow barrel sections for the chargers, long open walls for the cruisers. The wave breaks both ways with multiple takeoff zones, making it work through most tides and swell angles. A true Caribbean gem.
🌴 Bocas signature wave • Barrels to walls • Complete package
Domes is Rincón's most photogenic wave—a super-pitchy right that throws over shallow reef right next to the decommissioned nuclear facility dome. When winter swells light up Puerto Rico's west coast, Domes delivers hollow barrels that have graced countless magazine covers. On smaller days, it mellows into a fun intermediate wave.
☢️ Nuclear barrels • Rincón's crown jewel • Winter swell magnet
Winter NW swells. Named for nuclear dome nearby.
Rincón. Named after nearby nuclear facility dome.
Boca de Yumuri is Cuba's best-kept secret—a classic cobblestone point break at the mouth of the Yumuri River near Baracoa. When NE swells wrap into this remote corner of eastern Cuba, long, perfect right walls peel along the rivermouth with world-class form. Getting here is an adventure in itself, but the reward is empty perfection.
🇨🇺 Cuba's hidden gem • Rivermouth perfection • Empty lineups
Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 240°-300°. Best window: morning.
Far eastern Cuba near Baracoa. Fly to Santiago de Cuba (SCU), then ~4.5hr drive over the La Farola pass. Classic cobblestone rivermouth point.
Makka (also known as Yallahs) is Jamaica's premier barrel—a heavy, hollow right that breaks over sharp reef near Kingston. This wave has hosted pro events and earned the respect of traveling surfers worldwide. The local crew is tight-knit and the wave demands skill, but when it's firing, it's Caribbean elite.
🇯🇲 Jamaica's best barrel • Heavy reef right • Local crew respected
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 90°-180°.
Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
Mount Irvine is where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean—Tobago's most consistent surf spot delivering quality waves almost daily in season. The reef break produces long rights with hollow sections, working through most tides and handling solid size. The mellow vibe and warm water make it perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers.
🌊 Tobago's consistent gem • Atlantic meets Caribbean • Quality right reef
Winter NW swells. Tobago's most accessible.
Middles is Puerto Rico's most challenging wave—a fast, powerful reef break that delivers Hawaiian-style barrels on the north coast. The wave breaks hard and fast over shallow reef, demanding commitment and experience. When overhead swells arrive, it's a serious proving ground that separates the locals from the visitors.
⚡ Hawaiian power in PR • Fast reef barrels • Experts only
Winter swells. Challenging, fast, barreling.
Pelle à Tarte is Martinique's most spectacular wave—an imposing, hollow reef break on the Caravelle Peninsula that demands respect. The wave produces thick, tubular barrels that spit and thunder, reserved for experienced surfers who can handle the power and shallow reef. French Caribbean perfection.
🇫🇷 Martinique's crown jewel • Heavy hollow reef • Experienced only
Winter swells. Imposing, hollow, tubular.
La Bouëlle is Guadeloupe's premier wave—a strong, punchy right-hand reef break near Le Moule on Grande-Terre's east coast. The wave offers long rides with hollow sections, and on smaller days can produce dreamy walls reminiscent of Noosa. French Caribbean surfing at its finest.
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's best • Punchy right reef • French Caribbean quality
Winter swells. Strong, punchy, right point.
El Barco is a powerful right-hand reef break near Rio San Juan that delivers fast, hollow waves when N swells hit the Dominican Republic's north coast. Named after a shipwreck in the lineup, the wave breaks hard and fast over shallow reef. A short left is also available for those willing to charge.
🚢 Shipwreck reef • Fast hollow rights • DR's north coast power
Winter N swells. Powerful, fast, hollow.
Short left waves available. Not for beginners.
Marias is Rincón's long, spread-out right—a wave that connects through multiple sections when good NW swells hit Puerto Rico's west coast. The reef produces fast walls with occasional barrel sections, making it a favorite for both shortboarders and longboarders. A classic Caribbean wave.
🌴 Rincón's long right • Multiple sections • Classic Caribbean
Dogman's sits between Marias and Tres Palmas, offering shallower, hollower waves than its neighbors. Both lefts and rights break over the reef, with the rights being particularly hollow when the swell is right. A step up in intensity from the surrounding breaks.
🐕 Between the icons • Hollow reef peaks • Rincón's hidden power
Works best with swells from 340° (NNW). Workable range: 310°-10°.
Indicators is Rincón's big-wave option—a right-hand reef break that turns on when the other spots are maxing out. Named for a rock that "indicates" when the swell is big enough, this wave offers long walls and occasional barrels for those willing to paddle into solid Puerto Rican juice.
📊 Rincón's size indicator • Big wave option • Quality when maxed
Ideal size: 2.6m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
Needs size. Named for the indicator rock.
Box by Box is Soup Bowl's heavier neighbor—a grinding left that breaks into shallow reef with serious consequences. This is where Barbados prodigy Zander Venezia honed his skills, and it remains a proving ground for those seeking more intensity than Soup Bowl delivers. Expert only.
📦 Soup Bowl's heavy neighbor • Zander's training ground • Serious reef left
Winter swells. Quality when Soup Bowl is too big.
Serious consequences. Where Zander Venezia surfed.
Bathsheba area. Soup Bowl's heavier neighbor.
Batts Rock is Barbados's west coast secret—a Pipeline-esque reef break that only turns on when rare N swells wrap around the island. When it works, the wave produces thick, wedging barrels that drop into shallow reef. One of the Caribbean's most elusive waves.
🔥 Caribbean Pipeline • Rare N swell magic • West coast secret
Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Pipeline-esque drop into wedging barrels.
West coast. Perfect when rare N swells wrap in.
Surfer's Beach on Eleuthera has been called the second-best surfing beach in the world by those who've experienced it on a good day. The pink-sand beach break delivers punchy, hollow waves in crystal-clear water, with consistently clean conditions thanks to offshore trades. A Bahamian paradise.
🏝️ Bahamas' best beach break • Pink sand perfection • Caribbean Hawaii
Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-270°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Most consistent in Bahamas.
Shark sightings. Strong currents possible.
180 minutes drive from NAS airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
Eleuthera island. Ferry or flight from Nassau.
Carnero Point on Isla Carenero is one of Bocas del Toro's most consistent waves—a quality right that breaks over reef in the channel between islands. A short boat ride from town, it offers reliable surf when other spots are too big or blown out. Classic Caribbean point surf.
🚤 Bocas' reliable right • Island point break • Boat access perfection
Winter swells. Consistent quality right.
One of DR's most iconic. Consistent quality right over reef.
10 minutes drive from BOC airport. Requires boat access ($10/day).
Bocas del Toro. Short boat ride from main island.
Bull Bay - Copa is Jamaica's original surf spot and the birthplace of Jamaican wave riding. The right-hand reef break produces neat, hollow wedges that have been ridden for decades by the tight-knit local crew. Respect is earned here through time in the water and aloha spirit.
🇯🇲 Jamaica's OG wave • Hollow reef wedges • Birthplace of JA surfing
Works best with swells from 157° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-195°.
Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 295°-25°. Best window: morning.
Respect the local crew. Neat, hollow wedges.
East of Kingston. Jamaica's original surf spot.
The Zoo is Bull Bay's heavy left—a fast, tubular wave that breaks over shallow coral when solid swells hit Jamaica's south coast. Named for the wild conditions it produces, this wave can handle serious size and delivers serious consequences. Advanced surfers only.
🦁 Bull Bay's heavy left • Fast tubular reef • Wild conditions
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs solid swell. Mellowest best when on.
Strong, fast, tubular right up to 5m over shallow coral.
Anse Couleuvre is Martinique's remote north coast gem—a strong, fast right that breaks over shallow coral reef. The wave requires a scenic drive through rainforest to reach, but rewards with uncrowded, powerful surf when N swells arrive. French Caribbean adventure surfing.
🌴 Remote Martinique right • Rainforest access • Uncrowded power
Cocoa is Martinique's most dangerous wave—a fast, powerful left that breaks over sharp reef on the Tartane peninsula. The wave demands respect and experience, with shallow coral and strong currents creating serious consequences. For expert surfers only.
⚠️ Martinique's heaviest • Sharp reef left • Experts only
Most dangerous spot on island due to reef.
Tartane peninsula. Technical reef entry.
Anse Bertrand is Guadeloupe's world-class left—a long, walling wave that peels along the reef on the north tip of Grande-Terre. A local favorite that comes alive from December to April, this wave draws surfers from across the French Caribbean when winter swells arrive.
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe's premier left • Local favorite • Winter perfection
Winter swells. World-class left. Local favorite.
Local favorite. Works December to April.
North Grande-Terre. Guadeloupe surf hub.
Parlour is Bathsheba's most versatile wave—offering everything from gentle shoulders for learners to triple-overhead bombs for chargers. The reef break works through a variety of conditions, making it the most consistent option in the Bathsheba area. A great introduction to Barbados surfing.
🌊 Bathsheba's all-rounder • Shoulders to bombs • Most consistent
Year-round. Gentle shoulders to triple overhead bombs.
Many looks - gentle shoulders to triple overhead bombs.
Bathsheba. Most consistent in Bathsheba area.
Toco sits at Trinidad's northeastern tip where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea. This scenic reef break delivers serious waves when winter swells arrive, with tube time available for those who can handle the power. The long drive from Port of Spain keeps crowds minimal.
🌊 Where oceans meet • Trinidad's NE tip • Uncrowded power
Winter swells. Scenic spot where Atlantic meets Caribbean.
Scenic spot where Atlantic meets Caribbean. Waves to 8ft+, serious tube time.
Northeast Trinidad. Remote drive from Port of Spain.
Destroyers earned its name—a very fast, shallow reef break near Cabarete that produces nice barrels but demands respect. The wave breaks hard over coral, destroying boards and egos alike. When conditions align, it's one of the north coast's most exciting waves.
💥 Name earned • Fast shallow barrels • Board breaker
Winter swells. Very fast and shallow with nice barrels.
Very fast and shallow with nice barrels. Name earned.
Jobos is Puerto Rico's most versatile north coast wave—offering long, smooth rights for experienced surfers and a mellow inside section for beginners. The reef break handles a variety of conditions and delivers consistent surf throughout the winter season. A great all-around spot.
🌴 PR's all-levels spot • Long smooth rights • Beginner to expert
Long, smooth rights. Consistent expert section plus beginner-friendly inside.
Surfer's Beach in Aguadilla is Puerto Rico's historic contest venue—host of the 1998 World Championship. The reef break delivers extended rights and punchy lefts, with consistent conditions making it a reliable option on the northwest coast. A piece of Caribbean surfing history.
🏆 1998 World Champ venue • Extended rights • PR surf history
Winter swells. 1998 World Championship venue.
Most consistent spot in BVI. Clean, fast waves. Hosted international contests.
Apple Bay is the British Virgin Islands' most consistent surf spot—a reef break on Tortola's north shore that picks up more swell than anywhere else in the territory. When winter swells arrive, clean, fast waves peel along the reef, drawing the small but dedicated BVI surf community.
🍎 BVI's most consistent • Tortola's surf hub • Clean reef waves
Winter swells. Most consistent spot in BVI.
Most consistent spot in BVI. Clean, fast waves.
Dumpees is Bocas del Toro's sucky tube machine—a wave originally discovered by bodysurfers but now ridden by stand-up surfers who can handle the thick, pitching barrels. The wave jacks up fast over shallow reef and spits hard. Technical but rewarding.
🫧 Bocas' sucky tubes • Bodysurfer origins • Technical barrels
Winter swells. Bocas paradise but surfers score too.
BodySurfer's paradise but surfers score too. Sucky tubes.
La Chapelle (also known as Plombier) is Guadeloupe's pit machine—a reef break that produces slot-like tubes makeable for intermediate surfers when winter swells arrive. The wave offers a step up in intensity from nearby breaks while remaining accessible to competent surfers.
⛪ Guadeloupe's pit machine • Slot tubes • Intermediate-friendly barrels
Northern Grande-Terre. Near Anse Bertrand.
Garbanzos is Abaco's quality reef break—a right-hander that draws surfers from Florida and the US East Coast seeking warmer water and fewer crowds. When NE swells hit the Bahamas, this reef produces consistent, workable waves in a tropical paradise setting.
🏝️ Abaco's quality right • Florida surfers' escape • Tropical reef
Solid Abaco reef break. Receives Florida/US East Coast surfers.
Abaco island. Accessible from Marsh Harbour.
Indigo's is another quality reef break in the Abacos chain—offering both lefts and rights when NE swells arrive. The wave provides a less crowded alternative to better-known Bahamas spots, with clear water and a relaxed tropical vibe.
💙 Abacos reef option • Lefts and rights • Uncrowded Bahamas
Winter swells. Quality reef in the Abacos chain.
Willawaby is an Abaco reef break that can hold good size when winter N swells arrive. The wave offers both lefts and rights, providing options depending on conditions. Part of the Abacos surf zone that sees consistent winter swell activity.
🌊 Abacos size handler • N swell catcher • Winter power
Whale Point Cut is Eleuthera's big-wave option—a long right that only turns on when solid N swells hit the Bahamas. When it works, the wave offers extended rides through a channel cut, making the wait worthwhile. A rare Bahamas gem for those with patience.
🐋 Eleuthera's big wave • Long channel right • Worth the wait
Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
Dropping swell. Long right on big N swells only. Worth the wait.
Long right on big N swells only. Worth the wait.
Tilloo Cut is an Abaco adventure wave—a reef break that acts as a swell magnet for E swells in an uninhabited area. Boat access is required, adding to the expedition feel. For surfers seeking true Caribbean adventure surfing.
🧭 Abaco adventure wave • Boat access only • Uninhabited perfection
Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-120°.
Swell magnet on E swells. Trades in summer, uninhabited, adventure required.
Swell magnet on E swells. Trades in summer. Adventure required.
60 minutes drive from MHH airport. Requires boat access ($75/day).
Abaco. Boat access required. Adventure surf.
South Point is Barbados's SE swell magnet—the first spot on the island to catch incoming SE swells. When conditions align, a hollow left peels along the reef with speed and power. Less consistent than the east coast but worth checking when SE swells are running.
⬇️ Barbados' southern tip • SE swell magnet • Fast hollow left
Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
First to catch SE swell. Hollow left, long and fast.
Southern tip of Barbados. SE swell magnet.
Brandon's is an east coast Barbados reef break that produces quality lefts on medium-sized swells. Located between Bathsheba and Soup Bowl, it offers a mellower alternative when the main breaks are too crowded or too big.
🌊 East coast alternative • Quality lefts • Medium swell option
Works best with swells from 140° (SE). Workable range: 90°-200°.
Offshore wind from 22° (NNE). Offshore range: 350°-70°. Best window: morning.
Winter swells. Prefers left on medium swells.
East coast Barbados. Between Bathsheba and Soup Bowl.
Tropicana is a quality west coast reef break that turns on when N swells wrap around Barbados. Less consistent than the east coast spots but offers uncrowded waves when conditions align. A good option for surfers exploring beyond Bathsheba.
🌴 West coast option • N swell dependent • Uncrowded alternative
Anse Bonneville is Martinique's most popular surf spot—a reef break with multiple peaks that hosts local contests and draws the island's surf community. The wave offers options for different skill levels and works through most conditions. The heart of Martinique surfing.
🏄 Martinique's surf hub • Multiple peaks • Contest venue
Martinique's most popular. Multiple peaks, contest venue.
Anse Charpentier offers a more authentic Martinique surf experience—less crowded than the Caravelle Peninsula spots with a stronger local vibe. The reef break produces quality waves in a beautiful setting, north of the main surf zone.
🌿 Authentic Martinique • Less crowded • Local vibe
More authentic, less crowded than Caravelle. Quality right left.
North of Tartane. More authentic local vibe.
Damencourt is Guadeloupe's most popular surf spot—a consistent reef break near Le Moule that picks up more swell than most spots on the island. The crowd can be heavy, but the wave delivers reliable surf throughout the winter season.
🏄 Guadeloupe's busiest • Most consistent • Le Moule hub
Most popular in Guadeloupe due to consistent swells.
Le Moule area. Guadeloupe's busiest break.
Port Louis is a fickle but rewarding Guadeloupe reef break—when conditions align, it produces very long waves that connect through multiple sections. Worth checking when N swells are running and trades are light.
🎲 Fickle but rewarding • Long connecting waves • N swell dependent
North Grande-Terre. Fickle but rewarding.
Petit Havre is one of Guadeloupe's best-known reef breaks—a consistent spot near Sainte-Anne on southern Grande-Terre. The wave attracts surfers from across the island and delivers reliable surf when E swells are running.
🌊 Guadeloupe's best-known reef • Southern option • Consistent E swells
Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
Playa Grande is a powerful beach break on the DR's north coast—offering quality sandy-bottom waves that contrast with the reef breaks nearby. The shore break can be punchy and hollow, making it popular with bodyboarders and shortboarders alike.
🏖️ DR's beach break option • Powerful shorebreak • Sandy bottom
Powerful shore break. Quality sandy bottom.
La Izquierda is the quality left at the Encuentro complex—a fast, fun wave that offers an alternative to the crowded rights. When N swells push in, this left can deliver consistent barrels for those who know where to sit.
⬅️ Encuentro's left • Fast fun waves • Alternative to the rights
Bobo's is a consistent, fun reef break in the Cabarete area—offering beginner to intermediate waves when the main spots are too crowded or intense. A good introduction to DR surfing.
🤙 Cabarete's fun option • Consistent waves • Beginner-friendly
Cabarete area. Beginner-friendly option.
Wizard Beach is a fun, all-around beach break on Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. Accessible by boat from town, it offers mellow waves suitable for all levels in a tropical paradise setting. A great option when the reef breaks are too intense.
🧙 Bocas beach magic • Fun for all levels • Boat access paradise
30 minutes drive from BOC airport. Requires boat access ($15/day).
Isla Bastimentos. Boat access from Bocas town.
Tiger Tails is a quality reef break near Paunch on Isla Colón—offering an alternative when the main breaks are crowded. The wave delivers consistent surf with a mellow vibe and beautiful Bocas scenery.
🐯 Bocas reef alternative • Near Paunch • Mellow vibe
Boston Bay is Jamaica's most popular surf spot—a reef break in Portland parish that offers both gentle waves for learners and hollow sections for more experienced surfers. The nearby jerk centers add to the authentic Jamaican experience.
🇯🇲 Jamaica's surf hub • Jerk chicken capital • All levels welcome
Jamaica's most popular. Gentle waves, hollow tubes before long ride.
Long Bay - Outback is a more powerful option near Boston Bay—delivering hollow tubes and long rides when swells are running. Less crowded than the main spot, it rewards those willing to explore Jamaica's northeast coast.
🌴 Beyond Boston Bay • Hollow tubes • Less crowded power
Powerful, beachy waves. Hollow tubes before long ride.
Lighthouse is a consistent reef break near Kingston—offering accessible city surf when swells are running. The classic reef setup delivers 3-6ft waves with reef sharks occasionally cruising through but posing no threat. A good option for surfers based in Jamaica's capital.
🏙️ Kingston's city surf • Consistent reef • Reef shark neighbors
Consistent 3-6ft. Classic reef. Reef shark present but friendly.
Consistent 3-6ft. Classic reef. Reef sharks present but friendly.
Josiah's Bay is the BVI's best learn-to-surf spot—a beach break on Tortola's east coast that produces fun A-frame peaks suitable for beginners and intermediates. When winter swells arrive, this is where the BVI surf community gathers.
🏄‍♂️ BVI's learn-to-surf spot • Fun A-frames • Beginner paradise
Best learn-to-surf spot in BVI. Fun A-frames.
Tortola east coast. BVI's learn-to-surf spot.
Brewer's Bay is a more powerful option on Tortola's north coast—delivering challenging conditions with sharp reef and strong currents. For experienced surfers looking for more intensity than Josiah's Bay offers.
💪 BVI's power option • Sharp reef • Experienced surfers
Powerful, challenging. Sharp reef, strong currents.
Tortola north coast. More powerful than Josiah's.
Salibia is Trinidad's national surf hub—host of the national championships and the island's most consistent wave. The beach break delivers reliable surf throughout winter, drawing the local community and visiting surfers alike.
🏆 Trinidad's contest venue • Most consistent • National surf hub
National championship site. Most consistent in Trinidad.
Las Cuevas is a scenic beach break on Trinidad's north coast—producing nice A-frame peaks with potential for long rides. The wave is most reliable in fall hurricane season but also picks up winter swells. A beautiful setting with palm-fringed beach.
🏝️ Trinidad's scenic break • A-frame peaks • North coast beauty
Nice A-frames, long rides. Most reliable in fall.
Sans Souci is a beach break near the village known for its population of wild monkeys. The waves are consistent and the vibe is uniquely Trinidadian. Good vibes, good waves, and wildlife encounters guaranteed.
🐒 Monkey village surf • Good vibes • Northeast Trinidad
Village full of wild apes. Good vibes, good waves.
Swallows is Tobago's alternative when Mount Irvine is closing out—a reef break that handles bigger swells with more order. Less crowded than the main spot, it offers a mellower option for experienced surfers.
🌊 Tobago's big-swell option • Mount Irvine overflow • Handles size
Alternative when Mount Irvine closing out.
La Setenta (The Seventy) is Havana's premier reef break—named for its location near 70th Street and the old Russian Embassy. The wave handles solid size and produces quality barrels over sharp reef. Cuban surfing's urban gem.
🇨🇺 Havana's reef break • Near 70th Street • Urban Cuban surf
Handles size to 8ft. Near Russian Embassy. Sharp reef.
Havana. Near 70th Street (hence the name).
Calle 70 is Havana's main urban surf spot—a quirky reef break that comes alive when N swells hit Cuba's north coast. The local crew has limited equipment but unlimited stoke, making this one of the world's most unique surf scenes.
🏛️ Havana's urban wave • Cuban surf culture • Limited gear, unlimited stoke
Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-210°. Best window: both.
Havana's main urban. Quirky, needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.
Gibara is a beach break on Cuba's remote north coast near Holguín—offering consistent waves without needing huge swells to work. The uncrowded lineups and authentic Cuban experience make this worth the journey east from Havana.
🌅 Remote Cuban beach break • Consistent • Eastern exploration
Rarely needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.
Playa Mar Verde is Cuba's south coast surf option—a beach break near Santiago that picks up SE swells during hurricane season. While less consistent than the north coast, it offers uncrowded waves in Cuba's second city.
🌀 Cuba's south coast • Hurricane swell option • Santiago surf
South coast option during hurricane swells.
VVF (Anse L'Etang) is Martinique's longboard paradise—a long, mellow right that's ideal for progression and stylish cruising. The wave is perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to work on technique.
🏄‍♀️ Martinique's longboard wave • Mellow right • Perfect for progression
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-60°.
Long right, ideal for longboards and progression.
Bananler is a rare Basse-Terre surf spot—a black sand beach break that catches SE swells on Guadeloupe's volcanic island. The mellow vibe and unique volcanic setting make this worth exploring when conditions align.
🌋 Black sand beach break • Basse-Terre gem • Volcanic vibes
Rare, Bass ferrai, sandy must busy. Black sand, multy bus.
Rare basis ferrai spot. Black sand, multy bus.
Macao is the most accessible surf spot for Punta Cana resort guests—a beach break that can produce hollow waves on good days. The wave attracts both tourists and locals, offering a taste of DR surfing without the long drive to Cabarete.
🏖️ Punta Cana surf • Resort-accessible • Hollow beach break
Works best with swells from 90° (E). Workable range: 60°-105°.
Accessible from Punta Cana resorts. Hollow on good days.
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
Colombia Caribbean's quality point break.
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°.
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°.
Home of Americas Surf Camp. Consistent waves.
Egg Island is a remote Bahamas surf adventure—accessible only by boat from Eleuthera. The uncrowded beach break rewards those who make the journey with pristine waves and true desert island vibes.
🥚 Desert island surf • Boat access only • Bahamas adventure
240 minutes drive from NAS airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
Cow Wreck Beach on Anegada is the BVI's most remote surf option—requiring a boat or small plane to reach. Named for the bones of cows that washed ashore from shipwrecks, this beach break offers uncrowded waves in a pristine setting.
🐄 Anegada remote break • Uncrowded • True BVI escape
Unknown minutes drive from EIS airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
Anegada island. Boat or small plane access.
Hull Bay is the US Virgin Islands' premier surf spot—a reef break on St Thomas's north shore that picks up N swells and produces quality waves for the small but dedicated local community. The setting is beautiful and the vibe is mellow.
🇻🇮 USVI's best wave • North shore reef • Beautiful setting
North shore St Thomas. USVI's main spot.
Cinnamon Bay is a beautiful beach break inside Virgin Islands National Park on St John. The mellow waves are perfect for beginners, and the stunning park setting makes it a complete tropical surf experience.
🏝️ National park surf • Beginner-friendly • St John beauty
40 minutes drive from STT airport. Requires boat access ($20/day).
Orient Bay is St Martin's most popular surf spot—a beach break on the French side that picks up NE swells and draws the island's surf community. The wave is consistent and the scene is social.
🇫🇷 St Martin's main break • French side surf • Consistent beach
Galion Bay is a more protected surf option on St Martin's French side—offering mellow waves when Orient Bay is too big or blown out. Great for beginners and intermediates.
🌴 St Martin's mellow option • Protected bay • Beginner-friendly
French side. More protected than Orient.
Cas en Bas is St Lucia's main surf beach—a consistent beach break on the northeast coast that draws the island's small surf community. With the iconic Pitons visible in the distance, the setting is pure Caribbean magic.
🏔️ St Lucia's surf hub • Pitons backdrop • Caribbean magic
Villa Beach is St Vincent's accessible surf option—a beach break near Kingstown that offers consistent waves for the small local surf community. A gateway to exploring the Grenadines surf potential.
🌊 St Vincent surf • Near Kingstown • Grenadines gateway
Near Kingstown. St Vincent's accessible option.
Palmetto Point on Barbuda is a remote surf adventure—requiring a boat or small plane from Antigua to reach this pristine beach break. The uncrowded waves and deserted pink sand beaches make the journey worthwhile.
🏝️ Remote Barbuda • Pink sand perfection • True adventure
Unknown minutes drive from ANU airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
Half Moon Bay is Antigua's premier surf beach—a crescent-shaped bay on the southeast coast that picks up NE swells. The picturesque setting and consistent waves make it the island's go-to surf spot.
🌙 Antigua's surf beach • Crescent bay beauty • Atlantic swells
Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 30°-80°.
Boca Grandi is Aruba's main surf spot—a beach break on the windswept southeast coast that picks up Atlantic swells. Known more for windsurfing and kitesurfing, but consistent waves attract a dedicated surf crew.
🌬️ Aruba's surf spot • Windswept beauty • Atlantic facing
Works best with swells from 100° (E). Workable range: 60°-140°.
Playa Kanoa is Curacao's main surf beach—located on the windward east coast where Atlantic swells wrap around the island. The Dutch Caribbean's most consistent surf option.
🇳🇱 Dutch Caribbean surf • Atlantic facing • Curacao's wave
Long Caye on Lighthouse Reef is Belize's remote surf adventure—a reef break in the same atoll as the famous Blue Hole. Reaching it requires a long boat ride, but the uncrowded waves and diving potential make it a unique double-threat destination.
🕳️ Blue Hole atoll surf • Remote reef • Adventure destination
Unknown minutes drive from BZE airport. Requires boat access ($200/day).
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°.
The Corn Islands are Nicaragua's Caribbean surf outpost—remote islands off the Mosquito Coast with reef breaks that see few surfers. A flight from Managua opens up an entirely different Nicaragua surf experience.
🌴 Nicaragua's Caribbean • Remote reef breaks • Mosquito Coast
Unknown minutes drive from BEF airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
Caribbean Nicaragua. Flight from Managua.
Bathway Beach is Grenada's main surf spot—a beach break on the island's northeast tip that picks up Atlantic swells. The Spice Island's small surf community gathers here when conditions align.
🌿 Spice Island surf • Grenada's beach break • Atlantic facing
Dieppe Bay is St Kitts' surf option—a black sand beach on the island's north coast that picks up N swells. The volcanic sand and historic setting make it a unique Caribbean surf experience.
🌋 Black sand surf • St Kitts north • Volcanic beauty
Scotts Head is Dominica's surf spot—a reef break at the southern tip of the "Nature Island" where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The dramatic volcanic setting and uncrowded waves make this a unique Caribbean surf experience.
🌴 Nature Island surf • Where oceans meet • Volcanic drama
East End is Grand Cayman's surf spot—a reef break on the exposed eastern tip of the island that picks up Atlantic swells. The famous dive destination has a small but dedicated surf scene for when conditions align.
🦈 Cayman surf spot • Dive island waves • Atlantic exposure
East end Grand Cayman. Atlantic exposure.
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.
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.
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.
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°.
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°.
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°.
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.