Best surf beaches in Colombia, 2026
15 surf beaches in Colombia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Barrio Pradomar Beach
Tumaco, Colombia
Local urban beach zone useful for surf, sunsets, and neighborhood beach culture.
2OBI 7.5+
Costeño Beach
Guachaca, Colombia
Recognizable surf-hostel beach sector on the Guachaca coast.
3OBI 7.5+
Playa Brava
Santa Marta, Colombia
Remote wild beach reached by long trail, valued by hikers more than mass-tour visitors.
4OBI 7.5+
Playa del Viento
San Bernardo del Viento, Colombia
Signature beach identity of San Bernardo del Viento, known for open sand, wind, and water-sport appeal.
5OBI 7.5+
Playa Los Ángeles
Guachaca, Colombia
One of the best-known wild beaches outside Tayrona, with dramatic surf and Sierra Nevada scenery.
6OBI 7.5+
Playa Los Naranjos
Los Naranjos, Colombia
Iconic river-mouth surf beach just east of Tayrona, popular for wild Caribbean scenery.
7OBI 7.5+
Playa Mendihuaca
Mendihuaca, Colombia
Major backpacker-surf beach on the Guachaca–Mendihuaca coast.
8OBI 7.5+
Playa Mendihuaca Arriba
Guachaca, Colombia
Quieter upper Mendihuaca beach stretch distinct from the main surf-camp frontage.
9OBI 7.5+
Playa Palomino
Palomino, Colombia
La Guajira’s best-known backpacker beach, set between river mouths and Sierra Nevada views.
Playa Pradomar
Pradomar, Colombia
One of Atlántico’s best-known surf and beach-hangout zones near Barranquilla.
11OBI 7.5+
Playa Río Palomino
Palomino, Colombia
Beach-river meeting point that defines the Palomino coastal experience.
Playa Salinas del Rey
Salinas del Rey, Colombia
A nationally known kitesurfing beach and one of the strongest adventure-coast anchors in Atlántico.
13OBI 7.5+
Playa Santa Verónica
Santa Verónica, Colombia
Juan de Acosta’s flagship beach town and one of Atlántico’s most recognized beach escapes.
Playa Siete Olas
Santa Marta, Colombia
Dramatic high-energy beach viewpoint in the Neguanje access area.
15OBI 7.5+
Playón de Cachimbero
Isla del Rosario, Colombia
Low-profile surf-referenced beach zone near Isla del Rosario.