Toco
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 90°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Northeast Trinidad. Remote drive from Port of Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Toco?
Toco is a reef break in Trinidad, Trinidad & Tobago, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Toco?
Toco picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Toco?
A W wind is dead offshore at Toco, and anything from the WSW round to the WNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Toco?
Toco is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Toco?
The most reliable run of swell at Toco comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter swells. Scenic spot where Atlantic meets Caribbean.
How cold is the water at Toco?
The water at Toco 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 Toco good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Scenic spot where Atlantic meets Caribbean. Waves to 8ft+, serious tube time.
How do I get to Toco?
The nearest airport on our list is POS, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Northeast Trinidad. Remote drive from Port of Spain.
What other surf spots are near Toco?
The closest breaks we track are Salibia (0.5 km), Sans Souci (9.5 km) and Swallows (41 km), handy when Toco isn't working. We track 4 spots around Trinidad in total.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Scenic spot where Atlantic meets Caribbean.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Salibia
🏆 Trinidad's contest venue • Most consistent • National surf hub
Sans Souci
🐒 Monkey village surf • Good vibes • Northeast Trinidad
Swallows
🌊 Tobago's big-swell option • Mount Irvine overflow • Handles size
Mount Irvine
🌊 Tobago's consistent gem • Atlantic meets Caribbean • Quality right reef
Las Cuevas
🏝️ Trinidad's scenic break • A-frame peaks • North coast beauty
Bathway Beach
🌿 Spice Island surf • Grenada's beach break • Atlantic facing