About This Spot
Tortuga Island / Cayo Herradura, Venezuela is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Venezuela.
Situated in South America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from January to May, Tortuga Island / Cayo Herradura, Venezuela delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
It can go from 12-25 knots, from August to October it's around 11-15 knts, from November to February it's around 15-25 knts, the rest of the year it can be from 13-20 knts.
When to Go
Tropical weather all year long, hot hot. It's in the Caribbean. During winter it can be a bit chilly in the morning and afternoon.
What to Expect
Crystal blue water, there is no noticeable change in tides. In the South side of the key it's perfectly flat and it gets a little bit choppy if you go very far from the beach. In the north side you have from 1-2m waves depending on the season, the waves are rights an lefts.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
It can go from 12-25 knots, from August to October it's around 11-15 knts, from November to February it's around 15-25 knts, the rest of the year it can be from 13-20 knts.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Crystal blue water, there is no noticeable change in tides. In the South side of the key it's perfectly flat and it gets a little bit choppy if you go very far from the beach. In the north side you have from 1-2m waves depending on the season, the waves are rights an lefts.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Caracas you have to go to La Guaira or to Higuerote this are coast cities where you can charter a boat, to take you to la Tortuga Island and once there go to Cayo Herradura, it's from 2-4 hours depending on the speed of the boat. Also you could charter a small plane to take you to La Tortuga island and from there pay a fisher boat to take you to Cayo Herradura. It's not easy to get there, the easiest way is to have a friend with a boat to take you. It has to be at least a 26ft boat because from Higuerote or La Guaira the sea can be strong.
Location
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