Surf spot

Castillogrande

Forecast conditions and map view for Castillogrande in Colombia, Caribbean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Colombia, Caribbean
Coordinates: 10.3950, -75.5554

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4
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Wave period (s)	5	5.2	5.5	5.9	6	6.3	5.5	5.2	5.3	6	6.8	5.9	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.8	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.2	5	5	4.9	5	5	5	4.9	4.9	4.9	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.3	3.9	4.3	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	5.5	5.8	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.6	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	25	33	42	56	61	61	54	55	67	89	95	56	37	34	29	29	35	49	39	30	24	22	20	17	16	19	20	20	18	16	17	17	19	25	26	20	15	12	10	8	6	12	19	18	16	13	11	10	12	22	24	22	18	14	11	7
Wind speed (km/h)	1.1	8.1	5.7	6.4	14.9	19.3	9.7	7.6	5.2	5.6	8.3	12.2	10.1	9.1	9.9	2.9	3.4	9.4	9	3.3	8.7	13.6	16.7	9.4	6.2	8.2	5.6	4.9	8.8	12.8	10.9	16.4	13.9	4.6	5.4	7.3	5.1	2.3	6.8	7.6	2.5	6.6	8.3	12.6	19.4	17	9.8	8.7	7.8	6.9	3.3	9.1	17.4	17.7	12	10.3
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Castillogrande, Colombia (Caribbean coast) — surf spot description

Castillogrande is a beach break near Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It’s best known for being a surfable urban wave in a lively, easily accessible area rather than a remote surf destination. The spot can pick up North and Northeast swells during the Caribbean swell season, and when conditions line up it can offer fun, short-period beach-break peaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beach break, usually with shifting peaks
Best size: Small to medium swells are often most manageable; bigger swells can become choppy or unruly depending on wind
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate on smaller days; can get more challenging when waves are bigger and faster
Conditions: Strongly influenced by wind and swell direction; mornings are often cleaner
Crowds: Can be busy due to the area’s popularity and easy access

Best time to surf

Dry season / Caribbean swell season: Roughly November to April tends to be the more favorable period for wave consistency and cleaner conditions
Early morning: Usually best for lighter wind
After storms or swell pulses: Can improve noticeably, but consistency varies

Things to know

The spot is close to Cartagena’s city beaches, so expect an urban beach atmosphere rather than a secluded surf scene.
Because it’s a beach break, sandbars may shift, so the best peak can move around.
Water is warm year-round, so a rash guard or thin spring suit is usually enough.

Overall

Castillogrande is a convenient Caribbean surf spot that can be fun when a solid swell meets light wind, but it’s generally not a world-class wave destination. It’s better viewed as a local beach-break option with occasional good sessions.