Surf spot

Puerto Azul

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

Country: Venezuela
Coordinates: 10.6239, -66.7446

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.2	1.2	1	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.8
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Wave period (s)	5.3	5.6	5.7	6	5.9	5.7	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.2	5.3	5.5	5	5	5	5	5	4.9	5.3	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.7	4.8	4.6	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.7	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	5	5	5	5
Wave energy (kJ)	69	87	87	74	64	65	62	56	59	58	58	53	36	43	39	30	43	44	42	34	43	38	32	27	28	32	32	19	26	25	20	20	24	24	22	21	24	18	16	17	21	27	25	22	19	20	21	22	23	25	29	33	40	41	26	35
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	8.8	8.5	19.4	21.3	18.5	15.9	9.9	8.5	8.4	6.5	5.8	7.1	7.2	8.3	9	1.8	5.1	4.7	1	7.4	7	10.5	8.8	10.2	9.7	7.5	10	19.2	13.7	13.8	9.8	8.7	9.5	9.2	8	10.2	9	14.6	8.4	10.5	9.6	8.1	5.1	8.7	9.4	12.2	8	9.7	8.2	7.6	9	10.9	7.5	10.5	9
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Puerto Azul, Venezuela is a surf spot on the Caribbean coast known for its tropical setting, warm water, and generally mellow vibe. It’s not as internationally famous as some of Venezuela’s better-known breaks, so it tends to feel a bit more local and less crowded.

What it’s like

Wave type: Can offer beach-break style waves, depending on swell and sand conditions.
Best for: Usually more suitable for intermediate surfers, though smaller days can be friendly for beginners.
Conditions: Best surf often comes when a good Caribbean swell lines up with favorable wind; quality can be inconsistent.
Water: Warm year-round, so a rash guard or light spring suit is usually enough.

Setting

Tropical coast: Expect palm-lined beaches, hot sun, and humid weather.
Atmosphere: Relaxed and laid-back, with a local beach feel.
Crowds: Typically lighter than major surf destinations.

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with swell direction, tides, and sand shifts.
Because it’s less documented than major surf breaks, it’s a good idea to check locally for the latest conditions before paddling out.