Beach

both

Level 4/10

Chirere

Miranda, Venezuela

🌀Strong rips

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Chirere is a fun beach break east of Caracas near Higuerote, far enough from the capital to avoid the weekend crowds. The north-facing position catches winter swells cleanly, and the sandy bottom makes it forgiving for all levels. A mellow vibe and warm water complete the picture.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

0.8mNE@5s

8km/h

0.8m@5s

8km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.1mNE@6s

10km/h

1.1m@6s

10km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.3mNE@7s

12km/h

1.3m@7s

12km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.2mNE@6s

10km/h

1.2m@6s

10km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.0mNE@6s

9km/h

1.0m@6s

9km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.9mNE@6s

10km/h

0.9m@6s

10km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.0mNE@8s

8km/h

1.0m@8s

8km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.9mNE@6s

12km/h

0.9m@6s

12km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.1mNE@6s

10km/h

1.1m@6s

10km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.5mNE@8s

10km/h

1.5m@8s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 8 km/h

Swell

0.8m

NE(45°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 1/25

Wind

8km/h

ESE(114°)

Score: 18/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm99%

First light 5:44amSunrise 6:14amSunset 6:47pmLast light 7:17pm

Windswell0.1m@1sConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 2:30–7:17pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.8m

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2m1.0

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swell

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tidem

1:30am0.2m

10:10am0.1m

6:10pm0.4m

3:30am0.1m

10:30am0.1m

7:10pm0.5m

5:30am0.1m

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8:00pm0.5m

6:30am0.0m

10:30am0.1m

8:50pm0.5m

6:30am0.0m

10:30am0.1m

9:50pm0.5m

7:30am0.0m

12:30pm0.1m

7:30am0.0m

2:30pm0.1m

8:10am0.0m

2:30pm0.2m

8:30am0.1m

3:00pm0.2m

6:30pm0.2m

1:30am0.4m

8:50am0.1m

3:10pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:30 am

Low tide - 0.18m

10:10 am

Low tide - 0.11m

6:10 pm

High tide - 0.44m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction2/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period1/25

Wind18/25

Raw Score24/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide-1

💨 Gusty Wind-3

⚠️ Weak Component-5

📉 Undersized Swell-11

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score4/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score4

🌊 Slightly below optimal tide

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: N (350°)
Direction range: 310° - 30°
Size range: 1m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Offshore range: 140° - 220°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.8m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: East of Caracas via Higuerote. Roughly 2 hours drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Chirere?

Chirere works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Chirere?

Offshore wind at Chirere blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 140° to 220° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Chirere?

Chirere wants N swell (310° to 30°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Chirere?

The main season at Chirere is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. North-facing coast east of Caracas. Best on rising or falling tide.