Chaguarama de Sotillo
Chaguarama de Sotillo sits on the wild Paria Peninsula—Venezuela's easternmost surf frontier. The reef and sand mix bottom produces quality waves on the constant E-NE trade swell, and the remoteness means you'll often surf alone. The surrounding cacao farms, hot springs, and thick jungle make this one of the most adventurous surf destinations in the Caribbean.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (55°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 90°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: East of Carupano on the Paria Peninsula. 4WD recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Chaguarama de Sotillo?
Chaguarama de Sotillo is a reef break in Paria Peninsula, Sucre, Venezuela, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Chaguarama de Sotillo?
Chaguarama de Sotillo 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 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Chaguarama de Sotillo?
A SW wind is dead offshore at Chaguarama de Sotillo, and anything from the S round to the W keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am 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 Chaguarama de Sotillo?
Chaguarama de Sotillo is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Chaguarama de Sotillo?
The most reliable run of swell at Chaguarama de Sotillo comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Jun to Oct too. Year-round E-NE trade swell on the exposed Paria Peninsula.
How cold is the water at Chaguarama de Sotillo?
The water at Chaguarama de Sotillo 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 Chaguarama de Sotillo 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Reef/sand mix bottom. Remote location on Paria Peninsula.
How do I get to Chaguarama de Sotillo?
The nearest airport on our list is CUP, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. East of Carupano on the Paria Peninsula. 4WD recommended.
What other surf spots are near Chaguarama de Sotillo?
The closest breaks we track are Pui Pui (2.5 km), handy when Chaguarama de Sotillo isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Jun-Oct
Year-round E-NE trade swell on the exposed Paria Peninsula.
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