SpotCanarias

Surf

Discover the best surf spots in the Canary Islands.

Spots (15)

El Médano

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Beach Break · Tenerife

Advanced–Expert

Multi-spot beach break and reef, world capital for windsurfing and now top intermediate surf destination. Trade winds are nearly constant.

Famara

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Beach Break · Lanzarote

Beginner–Expert

Lanzarote's most popular beach break, 6 km of sand under the Risco de Famara cliffs. Multiple peaks for beginners and advanced surfers alike.

Corralejo

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Reef Break · Fuerteventura

Advanced–Pro

Renowned North Shore reef breaks (Rocky Point, Generosa, Bristol). Powerful waves on volcanic reef, intermediate-to-expert only.

El Cotillo

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Beach Break · Fuerteventura

Beginner–Expert

Wide beach break on Fuerteventura's north shore with multiple peaks for all levels. Beginner zone sheltered by the natural lagoon.

La Santa

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Reef Break · Lanzarote

Expert–Pro

World-class left-hand reef break with powerful walls. Reserved for advanced surfers due to volcanic reef and isolation.

El Confital

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Reef Break · Gran Canaria

Expert–Pro

World-class right-hand reef break for advanced surfers only. Powerful, hollow waves over a sharp urchin-covered reef.

Las Canteras

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Beach Break · Gran Canaria

Beginner–Advanced

Long urban beach break in the heart of Las Palmas, protected by a natural reef. Reliable beginner-friendly waves year-round.

El Quemao

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Reef Break · Lanzarote

Pro

Heavy, hollow right-hand barrel often called the "European Pipeline". Expert-only spot with strict local rules.

Playa de Las Américas

Beach Break · Tenerife

Beginner–Advanced

Tourist beach with consistent gentle waves for learners. Multiple surf schools operate on the strip year-round.

El Confital

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point_break · Gran Canaria

Advanced–Expert

World-class right-hand point break. One of the best waves in Europe. For experienced surfers.

Playa de Famara

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beach_break · Lanzarote

Beginner–Advanced

Iconic 6km beach below dramatic cliffs. The go-to spot for surf schools and intermediate surfers. Consistent waves year-round.

La Santa Right

reef_break · Lanzarote

Advanced–Expert

World-class right-hand reef break in the fishing village of La Santa. For experienced surfers only.

Rocky Point Corralejo

reef_break · Fuerteventura

Intermediate–Expert

Reef break offering more powerful waves for intermediate to advanced surfers. Best on NW swells.

Glass Beach

beach_break · Fuerteventura

Beginner–Intermediate

Sheltered beach break ideal for beginners with small clean waves. Walking distance from Corralejo town.

El Cotillo - La Concha

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beach_break · Fuerteventura

Beginner

Crystal clear lagoon-like bay with tiny waves, perfect for absolute beginners and SUP. Stunning turquoise water.