Surf spot

Chirere

Forecast conditions and map view for Chirere in Venezuela. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.6222, -66.1952

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.9
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.1	5.2	5	5.1	5.2	5.4	5.4	4.9	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5.2	5.2	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.8	5	4.3	4.2	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.8	5.1	5.8	5	4.5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	89	102	95	82	76	69	64	68	64	59	61	51	41	35	37	39	43	42	42	41	31	24	29	27	36	34	27	24	20	17	22	24	22	24	17	17	16	16	17	21	27	26	22	18	17	17	19	20	21	21	24	27	24	29	25	32
Wind speed (km/h)	5	4.6	5	9.4	10.8	10.1	5.2	5.2	4.9	6	6.6	12.8	11.2	9.5	7.1	5	4.3	3.7	4.6	7	10.4	9	4.7	3.9	3.2	6.2	6	11.6	11.6	9.2	6.4	4.6	5.6	5.8	6.4	9.9	11.7	7.6	4.7	4.5	5.1	4.9	7.6	10.2	12.9	7.8	6.1	4.1	4.5	5.8	5.9	11.2	11.9	7.7	7	6.3
Wind direction	SSECross-off	SEGlassy	ESECross-off	ECross	ECross	ENECross-on	SECross-off	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ECross	ECross	ECross	SECross-off	SOffshore	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-off	NECross-on	NOnshore	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	ECross	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ESECross-off	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ECross	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ENECross	NECross-on	SECross-off	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ECross	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ESECross-off	ESECross-off

Chirere, Venezuela is a surf spot on the Caribbean coast known for being a remote, powerful, and usually uncrowded break. It’s the kind of place that appeals to surfers looking for a more off-the-beaten-path experience rather than a polished resort scene.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beach break with shifting sandbars, though local conditions can make it feel more structured in parts.
Wave quality: Can produce fun, punchy waves when the swell lines up, especially with the right wind and tide.
Best for: Surfers with some experience, especially those comfortable reading changing beachbreak conditions.
Crowds: Often light to very light, depending on access and season.
Atmosphere: Wild, undeveloped, and local—more about the surf and the coastline than nightlife or infrastructure.

Conditions

Swell exposure: It generally does best with Caribbean swell and favorable wind.
Wind: Light offshore or calm conditions are ideal; onshore winds can quickly degrade wave quality.
Tide: Tide sensitivity can be important, with certain sandbanks working better on mid tides.

Things to know

Access: Can be difficult to reach compared with mainstream surf destinations.
Amenities: Expect limited facilities near the break.
Safety: As with many remote breaks, it’s smart to check local advice, current conditions, and any regional travel considerations before going.