Playa Parguito
Playa Parguito is Margarita Island's premier surf spot—a consistent beach break on the exposed northeast coast that picks up trade swells year-round. The sandy bottom and multiple peaks make it accessible for all levels, while bigger winter swells produce punchy, powerful waves. The spot hosted the Pan American Games surf event, cementing its reputation as Venezuela's most contest-ready beach break.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 10° - 80°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 270°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: North coast of Margarita. 30 min from Porlamar airport. Good access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Playa Parguito?
Playa Parguito works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Playa Parguito?
Offshore wind at Playa Parguito blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 190° to 270° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Playa Parguito?
Playa Parguito wants NE swell (10° to 80°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Playa Parguito?
The main season at Playa Parguito is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Jun-Oct. Year-round NE trade swell. Best in winter but rarely flat. Hosted 2001 Pan Am surf event.
How do I get to Playa Parguito?
Fly into PMV, then allow about 30 minutes by road. North coast of Margarita. 30 min from Porlamar airport. Good access.
What kind of wave is Playa Parguito?
Playa Parguito is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Jun-Oct
Year-round NE trade swell. Best in winter but rarely flat. Hosted 2001 Pan Am surf event.
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