Surf spot

La Sabana (Baja)

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

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.6144, -66.3734

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.9
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	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
Wave period (s)	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.3	5	4.8	4.8	5	5	5.4	5.3	5	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.4	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.8	5	5.4	6.2	5.1	4.8	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	79	99	94	81	73	67	62	62	62	58	56	48	33	36	37	38	40	40	39	32	26	28	29	27	29	28	28	17	9	19	21	24	25	23	21	16	18	16	16	18	25	24	20	18	16	17	18	20	21	21	21	22	16	27	30	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	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	EOnshore	ECross-on	ENEOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SEGlassy	SSECross	SECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	EOnshore	SECross	SCross-off	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESECross-on	NEOnshore	NCross-on	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SSECross	SSECross	EOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	SEGlassy	SECross	SSECross	SECross	EOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	ESEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-on	SSEGlassy	SECross	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	SECross-on	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSECross	SECross	EOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on

La Sabana (Baja), Venezuela is a lesser-known surf area on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, usually associated with the wider La Sabana / La Guaira region. “Baja” typically refers to a lower, more sheltered section of coastline compared with the more exposed outer points nearby.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak / reef-influenced surf, depending on the exact stretch of coast.
Consistency: Can be fairly consistent when Caribbean swell lines up, especially in the dry season.
Best swell: Works best with N–NE to E swell from the Caribbean.
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm winds; trade winds can make it choppy.
Skill level: Often better for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days may be manageable for beginners if conditions are mellow.

Conditions

Power: Can pack some punch when swell size increases.
Shape: More suitable for shortboard and funboard surfing than long clean point-style rides.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than Venezuela’s more famous breaks, but local surfers may be present.

Hazards / things to watch

Rocks and reef patches may be present in spots.
Strong currents can appear when the swell is up.
As with many Venezuelan surf zones, local knowledge is important for entry points, tides, and safe paddling routes.

Best time to surf

Generally the Caribbean swell season and periods with steady trade-wind patterns.
Early morning sessions often offer the cleanest conditions.