Surfing Boca de Yumuri: The Complete Guide

Boca de Yumuri is a point break located in Baracoa, Cuba, offering a right-hander along the Caribbean's tropical waters. Boca de Yumuri is Cuba's best-kept secret—a classic cobblestone point break at the mouth of the Yumuri River near Baracoa. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this point break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is NE (45°), with workable conditions from NNE to E (20°–80°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Boca de Yumuri needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the W (270°). The full offshore range spans WSW to WNW (240°–300°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at mid tide. Optimal tide range is 0.6m–1.5m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Boca de Yumuri runs November, December, January, February, March (Nov–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens September, October (Sep–Oct). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Winter NE swells. Remote and uncrowded.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 27°C / 81°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is HAV, approximately 12 hours by road.

Access: Far eastern Cuba. Classic cobblestone rivermouth point. Long, perfect walls when NE swells arrive.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪨 Rocks — Rocky entry/exit or in lineup
🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents
🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Rivermouth point. Remote location.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (6/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*