Surf spot

Caretta Caretta

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Country: Cyprus
Coordinates: 35.2877, 32.9353

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Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	3.3	3.2	3	3.3	3.5	4	3.3	3	3	3.3	3.4	3.8	4	4.2	3.7	3.3	3.1	3.4	3.5	3.8	4.2	4.5	4.5	3.8	3.5	3.5	3.7	4.2	4.5	4.8	5	3.9	4	4	4.1	4.3	4.8	5.5	5	4	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	5	4.5	3.9	3.6	3.9	3.8	4	4.2	4.5	4.5	3.9
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	2	1	2	2	1	2	3	3	2	2	2	2	3	5	5	2	4	4	4	4	5	7	8	6	6	7	7	6	7	8	4	5	13	19	29	32	26	16	11	7	6	5	5	5	6	6	6	5	4
Wind speed (km/h)	26.7	27.1	17.4	14.1	15.3	21.7	21.1	22.7	24.5	16	8.4	5.8	12.9	19.8	21.3	21.3	22	17	4.8	4.6	14.2	21.5	22	18.7	21.8	24.1	22.4	15.9	16.9	22.3	26.7	27.4	30.2	28.7	22.9	15.9	22.1	30.6	34.8	34.6	28.3	24.8	20.4	22.5	32.4	39.9	31	27	19.9	17.1	8.9	5.5	10.3	12.8	14.7	13.3
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Caretta Caretta, Cyprus is a surf spot on the island’s Mediterranean coastline, known more for its scenic setting and occasional wave days than for consistent, powerful surf. Cyprus isn’t a major surf destination, so conditions here tend to be seasonal and weather-dependent, with the best chances usually coming during winter swells and when local winds line up favorably.

What to expect

Wave quality: Usually modest; can be fun on the right swell, but not highly reliable.
Best for: Intermediate surfers, travelers looking for a laid-back session, and those who enjoy uncrowded water.
Crowds: Typically light compared with major European surf regions.
Wind/swell sensitivity: Like many Mediterranean spots, it can go from flat to surfable quickly depending on storm systems.

Conditions

Wave type: Often shorter-period wind swell or mixed swell.
Direction: Works best when exposed to the right swell angle and protected from strong onshore winds.
Water: Generally warm to mild, especially outside winter.

Atmosphere

The spot is set in a beautiful coastal environment, with the relaxed Mediterranean vibe Cyprus is known for. It’s a good place to combine surfing with travel, sightseeing, and beach time rather than to chase world-class barrels or long point breaks.