Pui Pui
Pui Pui is a remote stretch of crystal-clear beach on Venezuela's Paria coast offering 13 to 15 separate surfable peaks. The exposed position picks up E-NE trade swell year-round, and the lack of crowds means you can surf peak after peak in warm, transparent water. The rough road in keeps the masses away, preserving one of Venezuela's most magical surf zones.
Pui Pui surf forecast
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (55°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 90°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- 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
1/10
Access: Rough road east from Carupano. 4WD recommended. Remote but worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Pui Pui?
The Pui Pui profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Pui Pui?
The Pui Pui profile uses wind from SW (225°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 190° to 270°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Pui Pui?
The Pui Pui scoring profile favors swell from NE (20° to 90°), a swell-height range of 1m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Pui Pui?
The main season at Pui Pui is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs Jun-Oct. Exposed to E-NE trade swell year-round. Best in winter months.
How do I get to Pui Pui?
The spot profile lists CUP as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes. Rough road east from Carupano. 4WD recommended. Remote but worth it.
What kind of wave is Pui Pui?
Pui Pui 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
Exposed to E-NE trade swell year-round. Best in winter months.
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