Guacuco
Guacuco is a fast, fun beach break on Margarita Island's northeast coast, just around the headland from Parguito. The exposed position means it picks up anything the Atlantic sends and has been known to handle hurricane swell. Less crowded than its neighbour, it offers a solid alternative with consistent, punchy waves.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- 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
- WSW (245°)
- Offshore range
- 210° - 280°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Northeast coast Margarita. Near Parguito.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Guacuco?
Guacuco is a beach break in Margarita Island, Venezuela, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Guacuco?
Guacuco 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 Guacuco?
A WSW wind is dead offshore at Guacuco, and anything from the SSW 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 Guacuco?
Guacuco has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Guacuco?
The most reliable run of swell at Guacuco comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Jun to Oct too. Year-round NE trade swell. Can hold hurricane swell.
How cold is the water at Guacuco?
The water at Guacuco 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 Guacuco good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Standard beach break rips on bigger swells.
How do I get to Guacuco?
The nearest airport on our list is PMV, then it's roughly a 35-minute drive. Northeast coast Margarita. Near Parguito.
What other surf spots are near Guacuco?
The closest breaks we track are Playa Parguito (9.2 km), handy when Guacuco isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Jun-Oct
Year-round NE trade swell. Can hold hurricane swell.
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