Surf spot

carambola

Forecast conditions and map view for carambola in Virgin Islands. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Virgin Islands
Coordinates: 17.7627, -64.8340

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Carambola is a surf spot in the U.S. Virgin Islands, on the island of St. Croix, near the Carambola Beach Resort on the northwest coast.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Wave quality: Can be very good when the swell lines up
Best swell: North and northwest swells
Wind: Works best with light offshore or light/variable winds
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, depending on conditions

What it’s like

Carambola is known for producing powerful, clean waves over reef, so it can offer well-shaped lefts and rights. Because it’s a reef setup, the waves can be fast and hollow at times, but the shallow bottom also means it’s less forgiving than a beach break.

Things to know

Shallow reef: Booties can be useful, and you’ll want to be careful on low tide.
Conditions matter a lot: It needs the right swell direction and size to really turn on.
Crowds: Usually not heavily crowded compared with bigger surf destinations.

Best season

The best surf in the Virgin Islands generally comes during the winter months when North Atlantic swells reach the islands.