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.
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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 kind of wave is Pui Pui?
Pui Pui is a beach break in Sucre, Venezuela, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Pui Pui?
Pui Pui picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Pui Pui?
A SW wind is dead offshore at Pui Pui, and anything from the S round to the W 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 Pui Pui?
Pui Pui has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Pui Pui?
The most reliable run of swell at Pui Pui comes Nov to Apr. There's a second window in Jun to Oct too. Exposed to E-NE trade swell year-round. Best in winter months.
How cold is the water at Pui Pui?
The water at Pui Pui 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 Pui Pui good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Remote location. Long drive on rough roads. Crystal-clear water.
How do I get to Pui Pui?
The nearest airport on our list is CUP, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Rough road east from Carupano. 4WD recommended. Remote but worth it.
What other surf spots are near Pui Pui?
The closest breaks we track are Chaguarama de Sotillo (2.5 km), handy when Pui Pui isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: Jun-Oct
Exposed to E-NE trade swell year-round. Best in winter months.
Getting There
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