Cajo Babo surf guide

Cajo Babo is a small surf spot located just south of Baracoa in the Guantanamo province. This village is pretty remote, with only about a dozen homes. If you're venturing out this way, you're in for a unique experience. The area features a rivermouth that leads to a left-hand point break, which could potentially have great conditions if you time your visit right. Just remember, it's not going to be a tourist hotspot.

The surf here can handle swells from 4ft to 8ft (about 1.2m to 2.4m), working best with swells coming from the East-South-East, South-East, or South. The waves typically break over a sandy bottom, which is nice for beginners and provides a decent ride for all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The preferred wind directions are also from the East-South-East to South-West, and the best tides to surf this spot are low to mid and mid to high. Since the waves can reach chest high to a bit overhead, it's a good spot to consider when conditions are right.

Getting to Cajo Babo is straightforward: just find the rivermouth, and you’re there. There’s not really a crowd factor to worry about since it’s so off the beaten path, and the local vibe is pretty chill. Nothing too intense here. The water is typical nice Caribbean, and you won’t have to paddle out much, which is a plus. Just keep an eye on the swell—you’ll need some trade or hurricane swells to really make the most of the spot.