Calle 70
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- 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
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Central Havana. Urban surf spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Calle 70?
Calle 70 is a reef break in Havana, Cuba, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Calle 70?
Calle 70 picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Calle 70?
A S wind is dead offshore at Calle 70, and anything from the SSE round to the SSW keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Calle 70?
Calle 70 has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Calle 70?
The most reliable run of swell at Calle 70 comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Havana's main urban. Quirky, needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.
How cold is the water at Calle 70?
The water at Calle 70 averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Calle 70 good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Havana's main urban. Quirky, needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.
How do I get to Calle 70?
The nearest airport on our list is HAV, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Central Havana. Urban surf spot.
What other surf spots are near Calle 70?
The closest breaks we track are La Setenta (0.4 km), handy when Calle 70 isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Havana's main urban. Quirky, needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.