Playa Pantaleta Surf Break

Playa Pantaleta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.63° N 66.71° W

Issued: 1 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Pantaleta sea temperature is
26.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Playa Pantaleta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Pantaleta surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Pantaleta this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Pantaleta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Pantaleta in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Pantaleta over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, wave chasers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming down the pike. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it’s a frustrating stretch with only a couple of windows that’ll actually deliver.

We’re focused on Playa Pantaleta, a beach and reef break, and it’s going to be a test of patience. The water temp is nothing special, right about where it should be for this time of year.

For the early part of the week—Tuesday the 7th through Wednesday the 8th—forget about it. You’re looking at 4ft to 5ft swell from the NE and ENE, but a stiff 12 mph cross-shore wind is just gonna trash the surface. The energy is moderate, around 116 to 188, but the quality is poor. Not worth suiting up.

Thursday the 9th is where it’s at. Both the morning and afternoon see the wind drop to a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE and ESE at about 6 to 9 mph, cleaning everything up. You’ve got a clean 5ft to 5ft swell from the NE and ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is solidly in the moderate range (229 to 315). Expect some clean, fun-shaped waves. This is your best shot in the first week.

Sunday the 12th morning is another brief glimmer. Light offshore wind again and a solid 6ft ENE swell with an 8-second period, but the afternoon sees the cross-wind return.

The rest of the time? Brutal. From Friday the 10th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s a steady pattern of poor surf. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft but with short, weak 7-second periods and consistent east winds at 9 to 12 mph. The wave energy will sometimes creep up (as high as 353 on the 19th), but the constant cross-winds and chop will make it a washing machine. With that persistent wind and the beach/reef setup, honestly, this looks more like a kitesurfing zone than a surf spot for most of that stretch.

Your only real standout is Thursday 9th July. That morning and afternoon, with the clean winds and a solid 5ft to 5ft NE swell, is the pick of the whole forecast. Sunday 12th July morning is your backup, with lighter winds and head-high 6ft ENE swell.

For the second week, it’s a long, dry spell. No real standouts from the 13th onward. The swell shows up here and there, but the wind never gives you a break. Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th have some size hitting 5ft to 6ft, but with 7-second periods and cross-shore wind, it’ll be a bumpy mess.

So, be patient. Circle Thursday the 9th on your calendar. That’s your best chance to score something clean and fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
112
150
131
218
211
250
224
354
354
382
322
374
318
261
255
250
183
173
154
141
106
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
25
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:45PM0.33m
8:17PM0.38m
9:05AM0.11m
8:56PM0.41m
10:50AM0.08m
9:40PM0.45m
10:28PM0.47m
11:17PM0.49m
00:07AM0.49m
Low Tide
11:24AM0.13m
11:34AM0.11m
6:20AM0.10m
6:41AM0.04m
7:15AM0.00m
7:54AM-0.03m
8:33AM-0.03m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
 mm
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
28
26
29
29
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
29
29
26
29
29
26
Feels °C
31
31
30
31
30
29
31
32
29
29
29
29
30
31
29
31
30
29
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.1
N
12
1.3
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
131
218
211
250
224
354
354
322
374
318
261
255
250
173
3
141
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
3
5
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
112
150
382
183
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
29
29
0
29
29
1
13
29
0
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Caracas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Venezuela
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Playa Pantaleta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Pantaleta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Pantaleta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Pantaleta 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 Pantaleta) 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 Pantaleta 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 Pantaleta is 13 km (8 miles) from the city of Caraballeda. If you plan a holiday in Caracas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caraballeda. Caraballeda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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