Gran Canaria
Best months: oct, nov, dec, jan, feb, mar
A diverse island with world-class surf spots and consistent swells.
10 Spots
El Confital
FeaturedReef Break · Expert–Pro
World-class right-hand reef break for advanced surfers only. Powerful, hollow waves over a sharp urchin-covered reef.
Las Canteras
FeaturedBeach Break · Beginner–Advanced
Long urban beach break in the heart of Las Palmas, protected by a natural reef. Reliable beginner-friendly waves year-round.
Pozo Izquierdo
Featuredbeach_break · Advanced–Expert
Legendary windsurfing spot. Host of PWA Grand Slam events. Extreme wind conditions.
El Confital
Featuredpoint_break · Advanced–Expert
World-class right-hand point break. One of the best waves in Europe. For experienced surfers.
Vargas
reef_break · Advanced–Expert
Adjacent to Pozo, also world-class for wind and wave. Strong currents and wind make it experts-only for wave sailing.
La Cícer
Featuredbeach_break · Beginner–Intermediate
Urban beach break on Las Canteras beach. Very popular surf school spot with all amenities nearby.
El Lloret
reef_break · Intermediate–Advanced
Section of Las Canteras reef, peaky waves for intermediate surfers. Quick paddle from La Cícer.
Playa del Hombre
beach_break · Beginner–Advanced
East-facing beach break in Telde. Less crowded than Las Palmas spots. Good for bodyboard.
Maspalomas
beach_break · Beginner–Intermediate
Massive dune beach in the south. Good for SUP and beginner surf when small swells wrap around.
Playa del Inglés
beach_break · Beginner
Tourist beach with small waves, good for absolute beginners. Many rental shops nearby.