Los Caracas Reviews and Ratings
(Caracas, Venezuela)
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Visitor reviews of Los Caracas surf break
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“Los Caracas is a surf spot located about an hour from Venezuela's capital. It’s usually very crowded, but most surfers there have a beginner-level skill set. The spot features three main breaks:
La punta: This wave breaks both left and right, with the left running towards the river mouth and the right peeling towards the cove.
El Inside Inside de Los Caracas: A protected right-hand wave that’s shielded from the wind, making it ideal for longboards on average days.
La boca del rio: This break is more susceptible to wind but can still hold its shape in good conditions.
The wave typically starts breaking between 2 to 3 feet, but it maintains its form well up to 5-6 feet. Beyond this size, it begins to max out. The best season for surfing here is between October and February. The water temperature is warm year-round, and the seabed consists of rocks. Sometimes on big swells with the right direction a left hand shorebrake comes to life pumping short hollow barrels
Los Caracas is arguably the most well-known wave along the coast of La Guaira state.”
PG from VENEZUELA - 15 Jan 2025
Los Caracas Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.5(1: Los Caracas is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.3(1: Los Caracas is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Caracas. 5: the best break in Caracas). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Los Caracas can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Los Caracas, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Los Caracas are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Los Caracas is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Los Caracas requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Los Caracas for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Los Caracas is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Los Caracas is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Los Caracas, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Los Caracas where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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