Playa Mar Verde - surf spot statistics

Playa Mar Verde in Cuba is primarily a windswell-driven spot, with minimal ground swell influence throughout the year. The best months for surfers are generally June and July, when windswell frequency peaks at around 84-85%, swell size averages 0.7m, and favorable wind conditions occur roughly 35-40% of the time. Though these months still see a majority of onshore winds (bad conditions at 60-65%), they offer the most consistent surfable waves. The rest of the year is more inconsistent, with windswell frequencies dropping significantly from September to November (37-46%) and no-swell days becoming dominant (55-62% in October). Swell size rarely exceeds 0.6m, and unfavorable winds prevail, particularly in autumn (September-November), where bad wind conditions reach 74-83%. Winter months (December-February) see a slight uptick in windswell (61-65%) but remain hampered by poor wind conditions (69-71%). Spring and early summer (March-May) are transitional, with windswell hovering around 51-57% and bad winds persisting. For surfers, the narrow window from June to July provides the best balance of swell consistency and occasional clean conditions, though even then, winds are often less than ideal. Outside these months, the spot becomes highly unreliable for quality surfing due to lack of swell and persistent onshore winds.

October at Playa Mar Verde offers generally small but rideable surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.5m and a period of 6.4s, indicating soft, weaker waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the southeast and south-southeast, contributing to most of the rideable waves, particularly in the 0.5-1.5m range. Larger swells (1.5m+) are rare but occasionally occur from the SSE direction. Winds are variable, with only 17% being ideal for surfing—typically light to moderate easterlies or southeasterlies that provide clean conditions. Stronger winds (20-30kph) from the NE and ENE are common, which can create choppiness. Surfers should expect mostly smaller, mellow waves with occasional mid-sized days when SSE swells combine with favorable winds. Overall, it's a decent spot for beginners or those looking for relaxed sessions, though advanced surfers may find it lacking in power and consistency.