Los Naranjos
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 30°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Tayrona National Park. Hike or boat access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Los Naranjos?
Los Naranjos works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Los Naranjos?
Offshore wind at Los Naranjos blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 210° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Los Naranjos?
Los Naranjos wants N swell (320° to 30°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Los Naranjos?
The main season at Los Naranjos is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Inside Tayrona NP. Stunning backdrop.
How do I get to Los Naranjos?
Fly into SMR, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Tayrona National Park. Hike or boat access.
What kind of wave is Los Naranjos?
Los Naranjos is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Inside Tayrona NP. Stunning backdrop.
Getting There
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