Cabo Cruz

Cabo Cruz is a southeast-facing beach break located on Cuba's southeastern coast. The spot features a sandy beach with shallow turquoise waters transitioning to deeper blue ocean, bordered by mangrove forests and low vegetation inland. Coral and rocky reef structures are present in the nearshore zone, visible as discolored areas in satellite imagery. The beach orientation creates a natural side-shore wind corridor from the northeast, though wind reliability is exceptionally low at 5.3%, making consistent sessions rare. Average conditions feature small waves (0.78m) and light winds (6.5 knots), making this suitable for beginners when wind is present. The reef creates some wave structure but also presents navigation hazards requiring local knowledge. The shallow nearshore area and visible reef obstacles make this spot best suited for riders comfortable with technical water features and shallow-water awareness. Access appears available from the small settlement visible along the coast. Best conditions occur when northeastern trade winds strengthen, though this remains an unreliable location overall.