Surf spot

La bocaina

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

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.4641, -67.9306

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
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	NNE	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)	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.2	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.2	4	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	33	39	46	45	40	34	31	27	30	34	34	30	28	25	21	22	24	28	26	24	20	20	16	14	13	15	18	18	16	13	12	12	13	13	13	13	12	11	10	8	9	11	12	10	9	7	7	8	9	9	11	14	15	17	16	17
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	3.6	2.3	5.2	10.1	3.4	1.8	3.3	4	5.4	8.1	8.1	3.6	5.7	9.4	7.2	7.9	6.3	8.6	8.7	5.8	4.5	1.5	2.5	3.9	3.4	5.2	4.6	3.2	4	1.3	1.3	3.3	3.1	6.1	6.8	6.2	1.6	5.8	3.3	2.6	7.3	9.1	8.7	5.3	2.8	2.5	2.3	3.1	2.2	10	10.5	5.6	5.4	1.5	4.6
Wind direction	SCross-on	SGlassy	SEGlassy	NECross	NCross-off	NNWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	SGlassy	SEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	ENEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	WNWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSECross-on	SEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	WGlassy	SSEGlassy	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	NNEGlassy	SSWCross-on	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SEOnshore	NCross-off	SWGlassy	SWGlassy

La Bocaina in Venezuela is a surf spot known for its clean tropical vibe, warm water, and consistent wave potential when conditions line up. Like many Venezuelan breaks, it tends to have a laid-back, uncrowded feel compared with more famous surf destinations.

Typical surf character

Wave type: Often a reef or beach/reef break depending on the exact section and local setup.
Best conditions: Usually works best with swell from the right direction and light offshore winds.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, hollow, or fast-breaking waves on the right day.
Crowds: Generally lighter crowds, especially compared with better-known Caribbean surf regions.

Environment

Water: Warm year-round, so a boardshorts or bikini surf setup is typical.
Climate: Tropical, with sunny conditions common but also capable of quick weather changes.
Scenery: Expect a Caribbean setting with a relaxed, scenic coastline.

Good to know

Conditions can be highly local and tide-dependent.
If it’s a reef-oriented break, it may be less forgiving at low tide and best suited to surfers with some experience.
As with any surf spot in Venezuela, it’s smart to check local knowledge, safety, and access conditions before heading out.