Surf spot

Los Caracas

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

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.6285, -66.5746

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Wave energy (kJ)	74	96	93	83	70	65	64	63	63	57	56	46	24	36	38	37	42	41	39	26	33	33	31	28	28	30	27	9	12	23	21	20	24	23	19	16	20	17	16	17	24	25	22	20	19	18	20	21	22	23	24	26	23	29	31	34
Wind speed (km/h)	11.4	11	10.7	19.2	22.2	20.5	16.1	13.6	11.6	14.8	15.4	12.8	9.8	13.4	12.5	9.8	7.3	6.9	5.7	4.5	13.9	2.9	7.7	11.7	11.8	13.2	13.2	19	18.8	14.4	19.1	14	14	14.3	15.3	18	13.3	8.2	18	13	14	14.4	14.1	12.4	14.8	12.4	12.2	13.8	10.3	11.4	14	15.4	16	7.9	15.1	14.8
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Los Caracas, Venezuela is a scenic surf spot on the Caribbean coast, east of Caracas, known for its tropical setting, offshore reefs, and relatively uncrowded lineup compared with more famous Latin American surf destinations.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly a mix of reef break and beach break waves, depending on the exact section of coast and swell direction.
Best swell: Usually works best with north to northeast Caribbean swells.
Best wind: Light offshore or cross-offshore winds are ideal; too much onshore wind can make it messy quickly.
Wave quality: Can offer fast, fun, peaky waves with hollow sections when conditions line up.

Conditions

Skill level: Can range from beginner-friendly on smaller days to intermediate/advanced when surf gets bigger and punchier.
Crowds: Often less crowded than better-known surf zones, though local conditions and access can affect this.
Water temperature: Warm tropical water, so a rash guard or thin spring suit is usually enough.

Setting

Los Caracas is part of a beautiful coastal area with lush mountains, palm-lined beaches, and clear Caribbean water, making it as much a scenic destination as a surf spot. The landscape gives it a remote, natural feel, especially compared with urban breaks near Caracas.

Things to know

Reef areas may require careful entry/exit depending on tide.
Conditions can change quickly with swell size and wind.
It’s a good idea to check local knowledge before surfing, since reefs, currents, and access can vary.