La Setenta
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Havana. Near 70th Street (hence the name).
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at La Setenta?
La Setenta works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at La Setenta?
Offshore wind at La Setenta 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 La Setenta?
La Setenta wants N swell (320° to 20°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf La Setenta?
The main season at La Setenta is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Handles size to 8ft. Near Russian Embassy. Sharp reef.
How do I get to La Setenta?
Fly into HAV, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Havana. Near 70th Street (hence the name).
What kind of wave is La Setenta?
La Setenta is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Handles size to 8ft. Near Russian Embassy. Sharp reef.