Surfing Casa Verde: The Complete Guide

Casa Verde is a reef break located in Los Roques, Venezuela, offering both lefts and rights along the Caribbean's tropical waters. Casa Verde is a coral reef break in the Los Roques archipelago that comes alive when bigger north swells push through. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is N (10°), with workable conditions from NNW to NE (330°–50°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Casa Verde needs a minimum of 1.8m / 6ft 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 SW (225°). The full offshore range spans S to W (190°–260°). 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 to high tide. Optimal tide range is 0.5m–1.8m.

When to Go

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

Season Notes: Needs bigger N swell than other Los Roques spots. Best on solid winter swells.

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 LRV, just a quick 0-minute drive from the break. A boat is required to reach the lineup, costing approximately $60 USD.

Access: Fly CCS to LRV, then boat charter to the break.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
⚠️ Shallow — Very shallow at low tide
🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Coral reef in remote archipelago. Boat access required.

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Casa Verde? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Casa Verde is firing.

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