Surf spot

Palma Sola

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Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.5086, -68.1736

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1	1.1	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE
Wave period (s)	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	5.1	5	5.1	5.3	5	5	5.1	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.1	4.8	5	5	5.1	5	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.6	4.7	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.3	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	42	44	48	46	42	39	37	38	50	64	72	73	66	61	54	55	50	51	51	48	44	39	39	40	42	44	40	36	32	29	26	22	23	33	32	29	22	22	20	21	24	26	25	24	22	19	20	21	20	20	21	20	18	18	19	16
Wind speed (km/h)	6.8	4	2.1	12.1	19.2	17.3	20.1	7.6	8.4	3.9	1.1	8.4	12.8	12.2	10.8	7.9	2.9	4.6	5	8.9	11.9	11.3	12.3	7.2	6.4	7.9	1.8	11.8	14.5	12.7	10.1	7.6	1.9	5.4	6.4	10.2	12.5	11.6	11.2	5.8	4.3	6.9	6.7	7.2	11.2	8.1	7.9	4.5	5.9	7.8	3.7	10.8	12	11.6	8.8	1.5
Wind direction	SSWOffshore	SGlassy	WNWGlassy	NNEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	SWOffshore	SEGlassy	SSWGlassy	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	EGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWOffshore	NNEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SECross	SECross-on	SSWCross-off	SGlassy	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	WSWGlassy	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	NCross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	WSWGlassy	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	NCross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEGlassy	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	WGlassy	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	SSEGlassy

Palma Sola, Venezuela is a surf spot on the Caribbean coast known for its warm water, tropical setting, and relatively uncrowded waves. Conditions can vary quite a bit depending on swell direction and local winds, but when it’s working, it can offer fun, fast-breaking waves over sandbars or near-shore reef features.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beachbreak-style wave, though local bottom contours can create more defined peaks.
Best for: Intermediate surfers, with some sessions suitable for beginners when the surf is smaller and cleaner.
Wave quality: Can be playful and hollow at times, but often more of a fun, regional spot than a highly consistent destination break.

Conditions

Water: Warm year-round, so a boardshorts or light rash guard is usually enough.
Crowds: Typically less crowded than more famous Caribbean surf destinations.
Wind/swell: Like many Venezuelan spots, it tends to improve with offshore or light winds and a good Caribbean swell.

Atmosphere

Palma Sola has a laid-back, local feel, with tropical scenery and a relaxed surf environment. It’s the kind of place surfers visit for adventure, warm water, and the chance to score uncrowded waves rather than polished resort-style amenities.