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
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (15°)
- Direction range
- 345° - 55°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.2m
- 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 kind of wave is Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon is a point break in Choroni, Aragua, Venezuela, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon picks up swell from the NNW round to the NE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNE. 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 13s or longer, as anything under 9s 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 Choroni - El Malecon?
A S wind is dead offshore at Choroni - El Malecon, and anything from the SSE round to the SW 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 Choroni - El Malecon?
Choroni - El Malecon has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Choroni - El Malecon?
The most reliable run of swell at Choroni - El Malecon comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter N-NE swells. Hurricane season can deliver big swells September-October.
How cold is the water at Choroni - El Malecon?
The water at Choroni - El Malecon 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 Choroni - El Malecon 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. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Rocky point break. Watch for currents near the point on bigger days.
How do I get to Choroni - El Malecon?
The nearest airport on our list is VLN, then it's roughly a 2.5-hour drive. Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP from Maracay. Stunning drive.
What other surf spots are near Choroni - El Malecon?
The closest breaks we track are Cuyagua (9.8 km), Patanemo Point (56 km) and La Bocaina (56 km), handy when Choroni - El Malecon isn't working. Fun fact: it's the second most southerly break we track in Venezuela.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter N-NE swells. Hurricane season can deliver big swells September-October.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Cuyagua
🏝️ Venezuela's best beachbreak • Fast tubular lefts • Jungle-backed cove
Patanemo Point
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La Bocaina
🔥 Venezuela's best left • Hollow coral reef • 300m rides
Los Caracas
🌊 Caracas's power reef • Multiple peaks • Weekend warrior favourite
Puerto Azul
🌊 SW swell alternative • Sandy mellow waves • When NE is flat
Chirere
🌊 East of Caracas escape • Mellow beach break • Uncrowded fun