Patanemo Point
Patanemo Point is the coral reef setup on the other side of Patanemo Bay from La Bocaina. When conditions align perfectly—clean N-NE swell, light winds, right tide—it produces world-class waves over living coral that local surfers swear could be the best wave you've ever ridden. The bay's sheltered position means it needs more swell than exposed breaks, but when it turns on, it's magic.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Direction range
- 350° - 60°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Offshore range
- 160° - 240°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Same access as La Bocaina. Patanemo Bay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point is a reef break in Patanemo, Carabobo, Venezuela, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point picks up swell from the N round to the ENE, 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 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Patanemo Point?
A SSW wind is dead offshore at Patanemo Point, and anything from the SSE round to the WSW 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 Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Patanemo Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Patanemo Point comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Same swell window as La Bocaina. Slightly more forgiving than the main reef.
How cold is the water at Patanemo Point?
The water at Patanemo Point 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 Patanemo Point 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Shallow coral reef. Booties recommended.
How do I get to Patanemo Point?
The nearest airport on our list is VLN, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Same access as La Bocaina. Patanemo Bay.
What other surf spots are near Patanemo Point?
The closest breaks we track are La Bocaina (0.4 km), Cuyagua (47 km) and Choroni - El Malecon (56 km), handy when Patanemo Point isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Same swell window as La Bocaina. Slightly more forgiving than the main reef.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
La Bocaina
🔥 Venezuela's best left • Hollow coral reef • 300m rides
Cuyagua
🏝️ Venezuela's best beachbreak • Fast tubular lefts • Jungle-backed cove
Choroni - El Malecon
🌊 Colonial village point • Henri Pittier NP • Hollow right walls
Los Caracas
🌊 Caracas's power reef • Multiple peaks • Weekend warrior favourite
Puerto Azul
🌊 SW swell alternative • Sandy mellow waves • When NE is flat
Playa Kanoa
🇳🇱 Dutch Caribbean surf • Atlantic facing • Curacao's wave