Cuyagua
Cuyagua is Venezuela's premier beach break—a dark-sand cove backed by the jungle-covered mountains of Henri Pittier National Park. The west end produces a fast, tubular left that barrels along a reef-sand bottom, while multiple peaks stretch along the bay. The Afro-Venezuelan village adds deep cultural flavour to what is already one of the most scenic surf settings in the Caribbean.
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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
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Offshore range
- 160° - 240°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP. Near Choroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Cuyagua?
Cuyagua works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Cuyagua?
Offshore wind at Cuyagua blows from the SSW (200°). Anything in the 160° to 240° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Cuyagua?
Cuyagua 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 Cuyagua?
The main season at Cuyagua is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter N-NE swells. Best beachbreak in Venezuela at west end of beach.
How do I get to Cuyagua?
Fly into VLN, then allow about 140 minutes by road. Winding mountain road through Henri Pittier NP. Near Choroni.
What kind of wave is Cuyagua?
Cuyagua is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter N-NE swells. Best beachbreak in Venezuela at west end of beach.
Getting There
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