La Izquierda (Spanish Left)
Fast, hollow left over a volcanic reef, up to about 100 m.
- Level
- Intermediate; experts only when it gets big
- Best season
- October to March, north-west swell
- Watch out for
- Shallow rock on the way out; always crowded
Surf and skate spots
The waves breaking in front of Calle México and nearby, with the level they need and the best season. They are volcanic rock reefs: if you are a beginner, go with a school.
El Medio
The peak between La Izquierda and La Derecha, in front of Calle México. It is where beginners practise and where the street's surf schools teach.
- Level
- Beginners
- Best season
- October to March, like the peaks next to it
- Watch out for
- Rock bottom; lots of people learning, give them space
La Derecha del Cartel
Right-hander over reef in front of the Metropolis building, with long walls and tube sections.
- Level
- Intermediate and advanced
- Best season
- October to March, north-west swell
- Watch out for
- Quick take-off and shallow reef
El Conquistador
Beach with a reef of stones and sand, rights and lefts. The mellowest spot in the area.
- Level
- Beginners and improvers
- Best season
- Mid tide, rising; often flat in summer
- Watch out for
- Rocks at the shoreline
La Fitenia
Reef towards Los Cristianos, a right (the better side) and a left. The summer wave.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Best season
- May to August, south swell
- Watch out for
- Very busy when it works
Before you paddle out
- Check the wave and wind forecast first: in summer the south coast is often flat, except with a south swell.
- The bottom is rock: booties help getting in and out.
- Respect priority and the locals: the peaks get busy.
- If you are starting out, book with a local school; to improve, try the video analysis.
Skate
Las Américas skatepark, C. Siete Islas, next to the Guardia Civil station: concrete ramps and obstacles. The Vill skate school (federated, from age 6) teaches here. The shop is outside the area, in Los Cristianos: Vill Skateshop on the map · skate school. Other parks nearby: Ten-Bel (Costa del Silencio) and Playa Paraíso (Adeje).
Information gathered from public surf guides (surf-forecast.com, surfnerd.com, hellocanaryislands.com, thesurfatlas.com). Conditions change: always check them on the day.