Caracas is more quantity than quality, with the majority of waves being punchy onshore shorebreaks or fun pointbreaks ruffled by sideshore winds. This quiet corner of the Caribbean offers surfers year-round, warm water, small waves to practice getting speed and making big moves.
When to Go
Caribbean ENE trade winds are boosted when they hit the steep, mountainous coast, bringing a constant supply of 2-6ft short-period windswell from Nov to March. Summer winds turn more E and wave size decreases to 1-4ft, unless a hurricane swell tracks into the Caribbean Sea, producing epic 8-10ft conditions with low winds. Winds and waves are usually calmer in the morning, then build during the day. Sometimes, mountain canyons can create localised offshore winds. There is one big tide and one small tide twice a day reaching 0.5m range.
Surf Spots
Statistics |
J
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F
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M
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A
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M
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J
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J
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A
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S
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O
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N
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D
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dominant swell |
NE -E |
NE -E |
NE -E |
NE -E |
NE -E |
NE - |
swell size (ft) |
3-4 |
3 |
2-3 |
2 |
3 |
3-4 |
consistency (%) |
90 |
80 |
60 |
50 |
70 |
90 |
dominant wind |
NE -E |
NE -E |
E -SE |
NE -E |
E -SE |
NE -E |
average force |
F4 |
F4 |
F4 |
F4 |
F4 |
F4 |
consistency (%) |
89 |
89 |
86 |
86 |
82 |
85 |
water temp (C) |
26 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
wetsuit |
boardshorts |
boardshorts |
boardshorts |
boardshorts |
boardshorts |
boardshorts |
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Travel Information
Weather
Caracas lies in a series of valleys surrounded by majestic tree-clad mountains. Annual average temps oscillate between 25-27¡C (77-81¼F) and vary little year-round. The dry season runs from Dec to April and the rainy season from May to Nov. Heavy showers are common but usually last an hour at most, leaving high daily sunshine hours. Boardies only.
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Lodging and Food
Many high-rise hotels (Ole Caribe) in Naiguata or La Guaira, (fr $55-90/day). In Playa Anare, Villa Anare is $50/dble. In Cuyagua, posadas are $30/dble (Do–a Meche, Cuyagua Mar). Meals cost around $5 in small places.
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Nature and Culture
Crazy beach party scene with music and cars on the beach. Breathtaking mountain scenery plunges into the ocean. Caracas is close and you can take the Cable Car back to the coast. Ambiance in Cuyagua is unreal, while Carnival is perfect for heavy party animals.
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