Puerto Azul
Puerto Azul is an unusual Venezuelan surf spot that faces southwest, picking up swell from a completely different direction than the country's typical N-NE facing breaks. When the trade swell spots are flat, Puerto Azul can have waves—making it a handy alternative for Caracas surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle waves suit beginners and longboarders.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 10° - 80°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Very close to CCS airport on the Vargas coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Puerto Azul?
Puerto Azul is a beach break in Vargas, Venezuela, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Puerto Azul?
Puerto Azul picks up swell from the S round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. 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 Puerto Azul?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Puerto Azul, and anything from the N round to the E 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 Puerto Azul?
Puerto Azul has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Azul?
The most reliable run of swell at Puerto Azul comes Jun to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. SW swell window—unusual for Venezuela. Works when trade swell spots are flat.
How cold is the water at Puerto Azul?
The water at Puerto Azul 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 Puerto Azul good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Sandy bottom. Relatively safe.
How do I get to Puerto Azul?
The nearest airport on our list is CCS, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Very close to CCS airport on the Vargas coast.
What other surf spots are near Puerto Azul?
The closest breaks we track are Los Caracas (9.0 km), handy when Puerto Azul isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
SW swell window—unusual for Venezuela. Works when trade swell spots are flat.
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