Surf spot

Isla Margerita - Playa Parguito (Playa Parguito (Isla de Margarita))

Forecast conditions and map view for Isla Margerita - Playa Parguito (Playa Parguito (Isla de Margarita)) in Venezuela. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 11.1470, -63.8642

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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.2	5.2	4.8	4.9	4.9	5	5	5.3	4.8	5	5	4.8	5	4.8	4.5	4.7	6.2	4.1	5.1	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.9	5.2	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.5	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.7	5	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.8	5	5.1	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	5	5	5	4.7	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	80	75	67	59	40	36	31	27	33	31	28	11	17	19	22	28	28	28	24	20	13	9	9	14	14	18	18	18	16	14	16	16	15	15	12	12	9	10	6	19	24	21	21	24	23	21	17	23	32	32	29	24	22	15	15	18
Wind speed (km/h)	16.7	14.1	14.2	13.4	17.1	17.7	15.2	16.3	17.2	17.7	16.8	16.6	17	14.8	19.1	19.5	12.4	11.6	12.7	14.1	15.8	19	18.9	16.6	15.2	13.9	13.8	17	16.6	17.6	16.9	16.8	17.3	17.4	18.2	15.5	16.9	17	15.5	15.5	17.3	13.5	12.9	16.9	15.7	16.7	18	18.8	17	15.3	16.9	18.1	16.8	17.6	19.1	17.3
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Isla Margarita – Playa Parguito is one of Venezuela’s best-known surf beaches, on the northeastern coast of Isla Margarita in the state of Nueva Esparta.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, with stronger days that can challenge more advanced riders
Consistency: One of the more reliable surf spots on the island thanks to its exposure to swell
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy peaks and fast sections when conditions line up

Conditions

Swell exposure: Works well with north and northeast swell
Wind: Best with light offshore or clean wind conditions; strong onshore trade winds can make it messy
Tide: Can work at different tides, though the best peaks often depend on sandbar shape
Bottom: Sandy bottom, making it safer and easier for learners

What it feels like

Playa Parguito is often described as a lively, open beach with energetic surf and a relaxed island atmosphere. The waves can be playful and approachable, but when the swell rises, the spot can produce fast, hollow, or steep sections that are more demanding.

Good to know

Because it’s a beach break, the shape can change with season and sand movement
It can get crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends and holidays
There are usually local surf schools, board rentals, and beachfront services nearby

Best time

The most reliable surf generally comes during the main swell season, when north-facing beaches on the island pick up more consistent energy. Early mornings are often best for cleaner conditions.