Los Caracas
Los Caracas is a powerful reef break just east of Caracas on the Vargas coast, producing quality lefts and rights over flat rock bottom. Its proximity to the capital makes it one of Venezuela's most surfed spots—packed on weekends but rewarding on weekday swells. Multiple peaks mean you can usually find a less crowded section when it's firing.
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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
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 220°
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: Short drive east along the Litoral from Caracas airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Los Caracas?
Los Caracas 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 Los Caracas?
Offshore wind at Los Caracas 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 Los Caracas?
Los Caracas 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 Los Caracas?
The main season at Los Caracas is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter N-NE swells. Easy access from Caracas makes it popular on weekends.
How do I get to Los Caracas?
Fly into CCS, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Short drive east along the Litoral from Caracas airport.
What kind of wave is Los Caracas?
Los Caracas is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter N-NE swells. Easy access from Caracas makes it popular on weekends.
Getting There
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