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Playa Caribe surfForecast / Isla Margarita / Venezuela
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Playa Caribe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Caribe sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Caribe this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Caribe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Caribe in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Caribe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
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| 26 | 28 | 41 | 39 | 116 | 38 | 62 | 65 | 95 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 36 | 102 | 24 | 106 | 88 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:00PM 0.26 | 12:29AM 0.35 | 1:44PM 0.23 | 1:09AM 0.38 | 3:50PM 0.20 | 1:55AM 0.41 | 5:15PM 0.19 | 2:46AM 0.43 | 6:28PM 0.17 | 3:43AM 0.43 | 4:41AM 0.43 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:19PM 0.18 | 8:06AM 0.13 | 6:26PM 0.19 | 9:01AM 0.08 | 6:40PM 0.19 | 9:58AM 0.03 | 7:01PM 0.18 | 11:03AM 0.00 | 7:24PM 0.17 | 12:18PM -0.01 | 1:35PM -0.01 | ||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
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Information about the Playa Caribe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Caribe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Caribe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Caribe surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Caribe) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Caribe may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa Caribe is 4 km (2 miles) from Juan Griego. If you plan a holiday in Isla Margarita, look for hotels and other accommodation in Juan Griego. Juan Griego has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











