Choroni - El Malecon
Choroni's El Malecon is a hollow right-hand point break that peels along the rocks at the edge of one of Venezuela's most charming colonial villages. Nestled inside Henri Pittier National Park, the drive in through cloud forest is half the adventure. When N-NE swells arrive, the wave delivers powerful, workable walls with barrel sections over flat rock bottom.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNE (15°)
- Direction range
- 345° - 55°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 220°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP from Maracay. Stunning drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon 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 Choroni - El Malecon?
Offshore wind at Choroni - El Malecon blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 220° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon wants NNE swell (345° to 55°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Choroni - El Malecon?
The main season at Choroni - El Malecon is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter N-NE swells. Hurricane season can deliver big swells September-October.
How do I get to Choroni - El Malecon?
Fly into VLN, then allow about 150 minutes by road. Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP from Maracay. Stunning drive.
What kind of wave is Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter N-NE swells. Hurricane season can deliver big swells September-October.
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