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Playita surfForecast / Caracas / Venezuela
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Playita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playita sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playita this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playita in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playita over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
145 | 191 | 165 | 180 | 173 | 130 | 127 | 156 | 127 | 82 | 142 | 131 | 71 | 186 | 181 | 140 | 301 | 270 | 180 | 263 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:20AM0.33m | 4:17AM0.33m | 5:11AM0.33m | 6:02AM0.32m | 9:24PM0.20m | 6:52AM0.30m | 9:18PM0.24m | 7:45AM0.28m | 9:36PM0.28m | 8:43AM0.24m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.01m | 2:23PM0.03m | 2:56PM0.06m | 3:14PM0.08m | 10:08PM0.20m | 2:05PM0.11m | 11:48PM0.22m | 1:41PM0.12m | 2:04AM0.23m | 5:39AM0.22m | |||||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
6:39 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
145 | 191 | 165 | 180 | 173 | 130 | 127 | 156 | 127 | 82 | 142 | 131 | 71 | 186 | 181 | 140 | 301 | 270 | 180 | 263 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 592 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 929 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Playita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playita 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 (Playita) 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 Playita 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.
Playita is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Maiquetia. If you plan a holiday in Caracas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maiquetia. Maiquetia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












