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The Canary Islands are an excellent destination for surfing. With their subtropical climate, warm waters, and consistent waves, they attract surfers from all over the world throughout the year. Each island offers a variety of beaches and surf spots for all levels, from beginners to experts. Additionally, the infrastructure for surfing, such as schools, surf shops, and accommodations near the best surf spots, is well developed, making the Canary Islands an ideal place for a surfing adventure.
Tenerife, one of the most popular islands in the Canary archipelago, offers a variety of excellent beaches for surfing. Here are the two best beaches where you can find perfect conditions to enjoy this sport.
Located in Costa Adeje, in the south of the island. It is one of the most famous surf beaches in Tenerife. The waves are consistent and suitable for both beginners and more experienced surfers.
Additionally, the beach has a vibrant nightlife and many accommodation and restaurant options. It features reef breaks, with both right and left waves, and is best at mid and low tide. There are also services such as surf schools, equipment rentals, showers, and nearby bars.
Located in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, in the south of Tenerife.
Although it is better known for windsurfing and kitesurfing, El Médano also offers good conditions for surfing. The beach is extensive and windy, with various areas suitable for different levels of surfers. The surfing conditions include sandy and rocky waves, best at low and mid tide. This beach also features surf schools, equipment rentals, restaurants, and nearby bars.
In Gran Canaria, you can find the best spot for surfing, El Confital, La Derecha del Lloret, and Las Canteras Beach are the three most frequented spots by riders in Gran Canaria.
Located in the northeast of Gran Canaria, in the heart of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is one of the best waves in Europe for surfing. Its right-hand wave is long and perfect for expert-level surfers. Connected to the city through a bustling avenue frequented by athletes and residents, it is very easy to locate and access both on foot and by car. The quality of El Confital has been showcased in some of the best world championships, such as the WQS events of the ASP and the Red Bull Rival.
Las Canteras Beach is a symbol of the Canary Islands, where you can practice various water sports. It is famous not only for its long and walkable avenue full of bars and local shops but also for being the cradle of surfing in Gran Canaria.
On this beach, there are three distinct peaks that break during high tide, with very fast, short, and hollow waves. For beginners, La CÃcer is one of the most accessible and friendly surf spots in the archipelago. It is a spot filled with surfers of different levels due to the perfect conditions for everyone.
Located in Telde, on the east coast of Gran Canaria. With a volcanic rock and stone bottom, the Lloret wave has one of the best right-handers on the island of Gran Canaria for surfing.
With medium length and large walls with different sections, it also breaks left if the conditions are right. The best conditions for this spot are during low tide, with winds from the S-SE-SO-E and swell from N-NE-NO-O between October and May.
As a less crowded beach, it is recommended for intermediate-level surfers. We suggest bringing your own equipment as there are few services available.
The beaches of Fuerteventura boast some of the best surf spots in the Canary Islands. Thanks to its year-round climate conditions, experienced surfers can enjoy some of the best Atlantic waves from October to April, including the longest waves in the archipelago, the Right of Lobos, while summer is perfect for beginners or those looking to perfect their technique on the board.
Fuerteventura is known for its extensive golden sandy beaches and impressive natural landscapes, which add extra appeal to the surfing experience.
Additionally, the island is one of the few in the archipelago that protects its waves: specifically, 48 spots that will remain just as fun the next time you return. Find the best place to surf near your destination in Fuerteventura.
In El Cotillo, engaging in water sports activities is one of its main attractions, with numerous establishments and schools for surfing, kitesurfing, paddle surfing, windsurfing, or the latest popular discipline, wing foil. El Cotillo is an ideal spot for all levels of surfers. The waves here are less aggressive, making it an excellent option for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Starting from El Cotillo, it is very easy to access a wide variety of spots to practice each of these sports, whether to the south of the town, on the east coast, past the Tostón Lighthouse, towards the north coast, or enjoying navigation in the tranquility of its natural lagoons.
