Gibara Coast Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N
Wind
S
Surf Height
Chest high to a bit overhead
Tide
Any depending on size
Gibara Coast Surf Guide
To the east of Puerto Padre and to the north of the town of Holguin lies this surf zone on the northeast coast of Cuba. Very few people, if any at all, have surfed here so put a feather in your cap if you make it this far. What you will likely find are small rights breaking along a rocky shore.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
BYO crowd.
Spot Rating
Fun
The pretty port of Gibara has waves at Playa Caletones on NE swells. Rarely ridden, the pick of the spots is a fast and hollow left breaking on a shallow rock shelf just to the west of Gibara. The wave is short and intense, with a tube section, but it does need a good swell to get going.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy.
Water Quality
Clean
Nice Caribbean water.
Hazards
Sharp lava reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Take the dirt road going east out of Puerto Padre. Park right there.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Fall-Spring
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