Surf spot

Dooms

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Country: Aruba
Coordinates: 12.6163, -70.0445

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Wave period (s)	6	6	6	6	6	6.1	6	6	5.9	5.8	6	6	6	6.2	6.1	5.8	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.7	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	6.4	7	4.7	4.4	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	6.2	6.2	6.3	6	6	6.1	6.3	7.1	7	7.2	7.5	6.9
Wave energy (kJ)	58	67	64	61	59	58	66	63	75	86	78	80	46	51	48	48	86	83	65	54	12	10	12	12	56	57	44	37	9	9	5	11	43	40	36	22	31	15	9	20	36	41	29	29	4	4	8	31	48	55	63	34	23	28	28	39
Wind speed (km/h)	40.4	41.4	41.1	39.2	37.9	39.4	40.8	40.8	37.1	37.1	38.5	36.7	36.9	41.9	42.6	37.1	35.3	33.1	32.2	33.5	37.8	43.6	47.5	45.3	42.7	36.9	32.4	31.8	34.9	42.1	42	40.4	39.2	36.8	35.6	36.7	36.8	41.8	45.6	40.2	40.7	41.4	37.4	36.7	37.8	42.8	42.4	41.2	41.8	43.3	41.1	36.8	37.8	44.6	44.8	42.2
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Dooms, Aruba is a reef break on the island’s windward coast, known for its powerful, hollow waves and exposed conditions. It’s one of Aruba’s better-known surf spots when swell lines up, especially for surfers looking for fast, punchy right-hand waves.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break
Direction: Mostly right-handers
Power: Fast, steep, and can get hollow
Best swell: Works best with Atlantic/northeast swell energy
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; strong trade winds can make it challenging

Skill level

Best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers
The reef can be shallow, so it’s not ideal for beginners

Conditions and hazards

Shallow reef: Can be sharp and unforgiving
Current: Can be strong depending on swell and tide
Exposure: Open to wind and swell, so conditions can change quickly

Best time to surf

Often better during periods when north to northeast swells hit the island
Tide matters a lot; mid tides are often more favorable than very low tide, when the reef is more exposed

Overall feel

Dooms has a reputation for being a serious, high-performance reef break rather than a mellow everyday wave. When it’s on, it can produce clean, barreling surf, but it demands good timing and respect for the reef.