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
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- Optimal direction
- NNE (20°)
- Direction range
- 350° - 60°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- 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 tide is best at Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Patanemo Point?
Offshore wind at Patanemo Point 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 Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point wants NNE swell (350° to 60°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Patanemo Point?
The main season at Patanemo Point is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Same swell window as La Bocaina. Slightly more forgiving than the main reef.
How do I get to Patanemo Point?
Fly into VLN, then allow about 65 minutes by road. Same access as La Bocaina. Patanemo Bay.
What kind of wave is Patanemo Point?
Patanemo Point 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
Same swell window as La Bocaina. Slightly more forgiving than the main reef.
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