The Surf Window

Tucacas

Falcón, Venezuela

Reef breakIntermediate

Near Venezuela's Morrocoy National Park on the central Caribbean coast, Tucacas is a gateway to extraordinary cays and coral islands, with small but enjoyable surf on the more exposed outer beaches.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–NW 0.8–1.5m at 8–12s

Wind

S

Light to SE under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Nov–Feb

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand and coral

Shape

Small peaks in the exposed beaches

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginners
  • •Why: Small, gentle waves in a beautiful national park setting

Hazards

  • •Coral throughout Morrocoy park, wear reef shoes
  • •Boat traffic from tour operators visiting the cays
  • •Wind can affect water quality, seagrass washes up seasonally

Local Tips

  • •Morrocoy National Park's cays (Cayo Sombrero, Cayo Peraza) are stunning snorkel sites
  • •The surf is very small, come for the scenery and marine life as much as the waves
  • •Coro colonial city is 60km north, one of Venezuela's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Location

Map showing the location of Tucacas in Falcón, Venezuela

10.7933, -68.3178