Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast)
- Advanced riders, Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner to Advanced
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Expect an exposed, natural setup with hazards in and around the surf zone. Multiple sources emphasize shark and coral risk; the sandy/reef bottom conditions vary by description, but rocks/sharp coral and submerged reef are repeatedly flagged. Strong tidal currents and occasional rip currents are also noted near the point area, increasing the importance of careful entry and exit. Access is a major factor: the spot is described as reachable primarily by boat (with limited/no reliable road links). Because rescue availability is extremely limited, planning for self-sufficiency is mandatory—carry everything you need and consider arranging a reliable local guide.
- Best month reported: September.
- Long rides reported on higher-quality point-break days.
- Exposed shoreline setup.
- Rarely crowded.
- When it’s on, the spot is described as producing long, powerful, peeling waves.
- Best conditions are reported for September (and a broader consistent-swell window is reported in other notes).
- Extremely remote with very limited rescue and emergency options.
- Surf can be fickle and only works on specific conditions.
- Hazards reported include sharks and sharp coral/reef around the break zone.
- Currents can be strong with occasional rip currents near the point.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NNE, NE, E
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Prevailing North-East trade winds (Alisios) affecting conditions at the coast; spot-level wind details were not fully quantified beyond general trade-wind influence.
- Reliability
- high (in winter months per spot-level wind notes; spot-level quantification limited)
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Steady wind profile reported for the area/spot conditions in winter months (spot-level detail).
- Thermal Window
- Sea breeze · Afternoon · Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May · Regional thermal build-up typically strengthens into the afternoon (12:00 PM to 5:30 PM).
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sources conflict on composition: sand is reported in some enrichment data, and mixed sandy/reef areas are reported in others.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Medium — One description rates the surf as medium; other notes describe it as big when conditions align.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky points and small sandy stretches near the village; boat landing only.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — One source describes launch as easy; another notes difficult access and hazardous remote terrain.
Through the year
Rarely crowded due to difficult access.
June to November
By sport
What to expect for each.
Macuro is described as both a remote point-break (often right-hand, long, peeling waves) and as a beach/frame-style break suited to beginners on some days. Sources also describe the surf as fickle and only working a limited number of times per year.
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- N, NE
- Swell Height
- 1–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Reported as all-tides for the point-break description.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed setup reported; wave exposure increases challenge with wind and swell.
- Wind Effect
- Cleanest with light offshore winds from the south; trade winds are usually side-onshore.
- Bigger Swell
- Maintains shape on larger swells and becomes more challenging/hollow.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Point-break notes rate wave quality excellent, while other notes describe the beach-break version as moderate and fickle.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Reported as powerful; beach-break notes describe moderate and fickle conditions.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Often described as peeling; in the right swell it can become hollow.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Spot-level description notes fast peeling waves.
- Ride Length
- Long — On good days, rides can exceed 200 meters; typical ride length reported as 150–250 meters.
- Typical Ride Length
- 150–250 m
- Ride Length Details
- Can offer rides exceeding 200 meters on a good day; typical 150–250 meters reported.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) in the full forecast view.
Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–8 ktsGusts 18 kts
- Direction
- NE50°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 248 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–0.9 m7s period
- Temperature
- 26–33 °C
Over the next 7 days, Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–8 kts, peaking around 8 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 18 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.5–0.9 m with a period of about 7s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Sharks
- Coral
- Sharp coral reef
- Rocks
- Strong tidal currents
- Occasional rip currents near the point
- Extreme isolation
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Spot-level notes report no rescue availability at the location; regional rescue is limited for port/coastal zones.
- Emergency Info
- Extremely limited emergency response reported; nearest significant medical facilities are in Güiria and are reachable only by boat. Regional emergency number is 911.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — No localism reported at the spot level.
Rules of the spot
No formal rules reported, but the spot is extremely remote—self-sufficiency is mandatory.
- Extreme isolation: only attempt if you can be fully self-sufficient.
- Plan for very limited rescue access.
- Best conditions reported in September.
- Access is typically by boat due to lack of road links to this part of the peninsula.
- Bring all necessary supplies and consider using a reliable local guide because of extreme isolation.
- Rescue availability is very limited; plan self-rescue and supplies accordingly.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Puerto Cabello
- Nearest Town
- Macuro
- Nearest Airport
- Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN)
- Parking
- Boat landing only; no parking info reported on land.
- Public Transport
- Bus services and private taxis connect the port area to Valencia.
- Access
- Accessible primarily by boat (no reliable road links reported to the Paria Peninsula area). Parking: boat landing only.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Limited guesthouses in the village of Macuro; regional notes also mention nearby posadas/hotels around Puerto Cabello.
- Food & Drink
- Basic local fare available in the village; visitors may need to bring their own supplies.
- Equipment Rental:
- No specialized surf rentals available at the spot level.
- Gear Storage
- No gear storage reported at the spot level.
- Gear Repair
- No gear repair reported at the spot level.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast)?
The best overall months at Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) are September.
Which wind directions work at Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast)?
Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) works with NNE, NE, E winds.
What skill level is Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) suitable for?
Macuro (Puerto Cabello Coast) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner to Advanced.