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Puerto Cruz surfForecast / Isla Margarita / Venezuela
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Puerto Cruz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Puerto Cruz sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Cruz this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Cruz in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Cruz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 9 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | N 15 | |
8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:06AM0.35m | 5:54AM0.35m | 6:42AM0.34m | 9:27PM0.23m | 7:31AM0.33m | 9:38PM0.26m | 8:23AM0.30m | 10:03PM0.30m | 9:22AM0.27m | 10:32PM0.34m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.03m | 2:33PM0.05m | 3:13PM0.07m | 3:44PM0.10m | 10:29PM0.22m | 4:02PM0.13m | 00:02AM0.25m | 3:56PM0.15m | 5:54AM0.22m | 2:53PM0.17m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
 kJ | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 79 | 129 | 97 | 36 | 64 | 66 | 36 | 61 | 69 | 54 | 94 | 126 | 96 | 97 | 115 | 85 | 105 | 104 | 70 | 82 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 258 | 252 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 339 | 258 | 522 | 339 | 339 | 871 | 339 | 339 | 252 | 339 | 339 | 252 | 339 | 311 | 252 |
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Information about the Puerto Cruz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Puerto Cruz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Cruz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Cruz 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 (Puerto Cruz) 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 Puerto Cruz 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.
Puerto Cruz is 6 km (4 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.
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