Playa Tío Pedro (Carúpano Coast)

Playa Tío Pedro is an exposed sandy beach break near Carúpano with generally clean water and dependable surf. The break is described as beach-break surf that works best with northeast groundswell, giving a reliable session window in the local winter period—especially September. For surfing, the setup is consistently “fun and dependable,” with warm water around the mid-to-high 20s °C. However, the spot is openly exposed with no shelter, so conditions can feel raw when the trade-wind regime intensifies. Wind direction is commonly from the northeast, and while offshore conditions from the south are described for surfing in some wind setups, midday trade winds can still create chop and can blow out the waves—making early morning sessions the best bet for cleaner lines. Safety considerations are important: sharks are specifically listed as a hazard for this spot. Currents are also highlighted, including moderate rip currents during larger swells, and the combination of an exposed beach and stronger water movement can make conditions more challenging as swell increases. Rescue availability is described as no at the spot level, and regional notes indicate rescue services are limited. Beyond surfing, the trade winds in the winter months can support wave-oriented kiteboarding and wave/freeride windsurfing, though the cross-onshore/onshore nature can add chop. Wingfoiling is described as foil-friendly due to the sandy bottom and lack of reef, but shore break and the exposed setting still demand experience.