Surfing The Point: The Complete Guide

The Point is a reef break located in Los Roques, Venezuela, offering both lefts and rights along the Caribbean's tropical waters. The Point is the most consistent surf spot in the Los Roques archipelago, picking up swell that other breaks in the chain miss. Rated as intermediate 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 (340°–50°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: The Point needs a minimum of 1m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 2.5m / 8ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 9 seconds, with 12 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 all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.8m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at The Point 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: Most consistent wave in Los Roques. Works on smaller swells than other spots.

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 $50 USD.

Access: Fly CCS to LRV, then boat. Most accessible of the Los Roques waves.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Coral reef. Remote but more forgiving than La Gillette.

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 intermediate (5/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (1/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at The Point? 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 The Point is firing.

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