Surf spot

Piedras negras

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

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 11.0601, -63.8172

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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.3	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.3	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8
Wave direction	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	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.5	5	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.3	5.5	5.2	4.8	5	5.8	4.9	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	5.8	5.3	4.9	4	4.4	4	4.2	4.5	4.5	5.5	5.5	5.9	4.7	3.8	4.5	4	4.5	5.7	4	4.2	4.7	4.2	4.1	4.8	4.2	4.9	3.3	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.8	5	4.8	4.5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	19	18	19	20	35	66	82	89	97	86	84	42	43	51	34	35	32	29	27	23	28	31	14	22	27	21	18	17	14	19	18	10	18	9	21	14	14	7	16	24	22	18	14	8	10	8	7	22	23	24	23	21	20	20	22	26
Wind speed (km/h)	19.3	14.3	14.9	19.8	22	20.7	20.5	21.2	20.6	17.6	19.7	20.9	19.1	17.8	18.8	15.9	14.5	14.2	13.5	15.9	20.2	19.9	19.1	17.6	13.2	10.6	12.1	15.5	16.4	17.5	16.2	18.9	18.4	17.7	15.9	17.2	17.5	18.5	19.2	18.4	19.1	17.3	18.8	16.4	17.3	18.4	18.4	17.3	19.1	18.5	14	14.1	17.5	18.5	20.2	21
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Piedras Negras is a surf spot on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast known for powerful, fast waves and a more rugged, less-developed setting than many mainstream breaks in the region. Depending on the swell, it can offer hollow sections and punchy walls that appeal to experienced surfers looking for something more challenging.

A few general characteristics:

Wave type: Typically a reef or rock break with energetic surf
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the swell is strong
Conditions: Often works best with consistent Caribbean swell and favorable winds
Crowds: Usually lighter than more famous international surf destinations
Setting: Scenic and raw, with a natural coastline feel

Because local conditions can change a lot by season and weather, it’s a good idea to check recent reports before going. Also, reef/rock breaks can be hazardous, so knowledge of the spot and local advice matter a lot.