Surf spot

Chop Chop

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Country: Bonaire
Coordinates: 12.0774, -68.2314

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Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	SE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NNE	NNE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	SSE	NNE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.7	5.4	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.5	5.8	5.7	6.1	6.4	6.5	6.1	6.2	6.5	6.5	7	6.3	6	5.3	6	6	5.5	6	5.7	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	4.5	4.8	5	5	5	5	5	5.1	4.7	4.8	5	4.9	4.9	5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	4.9	4.8	5	5.3	5	5	5
Wave energy (kJ)	28	25	24	26	28	10	11	14	30	42	43	66	64	49	44	26	45	38	72	36	37	5	24	19	23	40	46	43	37	30	3	5	39	39	35	31	29	9	3	6	26	26	21	22	23	20	8	18	24	25	25	19	13	13	16	15
Wind speed (km/h)	41.8	40.3	41.1	38.2	39.2	41.9	41.5	41.9	43.7	43.6	38.5	34.9	34.7	35.6	36.2	36.8	37.9	36.4	35.6	34.3	32	31.1	34.7	33.3	36.2	30	32.2	28.8	30.2	33.1	37.2	38.3	38.9	37.8	37.2	34.7	31.5	32.4	29.8	31.6	33.7	32.7	31.7	32.4	33.8	32.4	34.6	34.9	35.3	35	36.4	36.5	34.2	35.1	38.6	36.8
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Chop Chop, Bonaire is a left-hand reef break on the island’s southwestern coast, known more for wavesailing and windsurfing than classic surf. When conditions line up, it can produce fast, clean, punchy waves over reef with a fairly exposed setup.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Direction: Mostly left
Best for: Experienced surfers, wavesailors, windsurfers
Conditions: Needs good swell and often works best with offshore or light winds
Wave character: Can be quick, steep, and hollow at times
Hazards: Sharp reef, shallow sections, and limited margin for error

What it’s like

Chop Chop can offer quality Caribbean reef waves when the swell wraps in properly. The spot is typically powerful rather than long and mellow, so it’s better suited to riders comfortable with reef and quick takeoffs.

Good to know

Tide matters: Shallow reef means tide can strongly affect rideability.
Crowds: Usually not packed, but local knowledge is important.
Access: Often requires awareness of entry points and reef-safe footing.
Respect: Bonaire has a strong watersports culture, so check local etiquette and conditions.