Gibara
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.
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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
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 2.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Holguín province. Remote north coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Gibara?
Gibara 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 Gibara?
Offshore wind at Gibara blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Gibara?
Gibara wants N swell (320° to 20°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Gibara?
The main season at Gibara is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Rarely needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.
How do I get to Gibara?
Fly into HOG, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Holguín province. Remote north coast.
What kind of wave is Gibara?
Gibara is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Rarely needs 8ft to work. Rare Cuban barrel.