The South Tenerife Surf guide 2024

The Best Surf Spots In Tenerife 2024

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<h2 id="section1" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">The 5 Las Americas Surf Spots</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Let's start with the South. Las Americas. </p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">This surf spot is truly amazing. There are multiple incredible breaks that we will cover in depth here.</p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Las Americas: introduction to the five surf spots here on the Southern tip.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">If you are new here, take at least 10 minutes to see how big the main set is before entering. The reason it is like this, is the fact that we are closer to the equator here, therefore closer to the moon. The moon controls the rising and falling tides, so we get more affected with wave frequency than many other surf spots around the world, further from the equator. This is on a similar line with Hawaii. I am not saying the Canaries are Hawaii, they are very good, but I have been to Hawaii North shore, and that is some next level sh*t. You can still catch some great swell here</p>

<h2 id="section2" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">What is the best time to surf in Las Americas?</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Best time of the day to surf? Mid high tide going up to high, or, less good, mid low tide going down. Too high is a washout, too low can make the reef too shallow. See video on Youtube of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lZNWTBnk0M" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="me nearly hitting the reef at El Dedo" aria-label="me nearly hitting the reef at El Dedo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">me nearly hitting the reef at El Dedo</a>.</p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">More about the Las Americas town in general.</h3> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">There is a strong surf and skate culture here. The buildings are modern and designed for tourism. This side of town is designed to accomodate mass sun seeking lizards. I do like an old alleyway with a hidden <a href="/events-and-excursions/2-best-bar-el-infierno-in-los-cristianos-tenerife/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="me nearly hitting the reef at El Dedo" aria-label="me nearly hitting the reef at El Dedo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline"> cocktail bar</a> myself, therefore I prefer <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kjjqm7HWCopv3iGdA" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Los Cristianos" aria-label="Los Cristianos" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline  focus:underline">Los Cristianos</a> to live in, it has more charm. If you don't care about that sort of thing, there are lots of properties to rent (short term and long) very close to the surf spot BUT it is quite expensive and sought after, because of the glorious sunshine (Tenerife boasts debateably the best best climate world wide (amongst 5 others)). Try to book as far in advance as you can. Look for deals on <a href="https://www.idealista.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="idealista.com" aria-label="idealista.com" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline  focus:underline">idealista.com</a> and <a href="https://PISOS.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="idealista.com" aria-label="idealista.com" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline  focus:underline">Pisos.com</a> , I like to set alert notifications there. You can also try asking co-working spaces or Facebook Marketplace.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Dangers of the 5 surf spots on Las Americas: </p>

<h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Be Careful, this is pro stuff here when it gets over 2 meters.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Don't surf La Derecha and El Dido if no one is in the water (except sunrise obviously). I learnt the hard way. If the wind is very onshore (which is rare by the way, maybe 1 day in 20 days all year) and no one is surfing, it is because the wind has made the reef too exposed. I nearly destroyed myself scrambling between the rocks alone, and no one told me. I should have figured it out but I had just woken up and was a bit drowsy. </p><h2 id="section3" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/yx3ZWfE2i6UnkX387" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="La Fitenia" aria-label="La Fitenia" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">La Fitenia</a> surf spot:</h2> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">This is the spot next to the beautiful El Camison beach. This spot works best around March until September, those are the Summer months when big surf here is rare. Like I said an occasional Southern or South Eastern swell can hit and provide some short lived glory for the hungry fiends like myself. There is a left racing along the large El Camison pier. It doesn't often work big. You can actually use the pier current to the get to the break without hardly paddling. Be mindful when it is big though, you don't want to risk hitting the peer in the white water. Trust me that would suck. </p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Take your time to observe before entering</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Always take your time and observe. Opposite that break is a right that rears its head occasionally and I love it. I am regular footed and I love rights, front side. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcMZnESjz6o" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="I have caught some bombs here" aria-label="I have caught some bombs here" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">I have caught some bombs here</a>. YOUTUBE LINK! There are no dangerous hidden obstacles at this spot except the classic reef base layout. </p><h2 id="section4" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the  <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NhdbDhbLhseeH4Kn7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Camison" aria-label="El Camison" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Camison</a> Surf Spot:</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">I once saw the Southern swell hit Las Americas in epic proportions, I am talking once every ten years proportions. There was a tiny novelty rare wave that was perfect for a pristine longboard glide over the crystal clear juice that the sheltered bay of El Camison provides.</p>

 <h2 id="section5" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nL26w34v1Bh1JBRB9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="La Derecha" aria-label="La Derecha" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">La Derecha</a> surf spot:</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Pretty much located exactly opposite the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/G9aK3GLjShPSWfPE7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Metropolis Cafe" aria-label="Metropolis Cafe" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Metropolis Cafe</a>, you will find the bomb right called La Derecha. There is a main car park in that area, spots are busy, try in the evening. Speaking of the car park this is an excellent  parking spot for surf vans. Getting a free spot on the beach front will be tough, lots of circling involved. Best time to get a spot in <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/anCzC2mAEHJr7RH87" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="this car park" aria-label="this car park" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">this car park</a> is late in the evening, which is perfect to sleep in your van and surf at sunrise on one of the best spots on the island. I absolutely love this wave, it is insanely good. A long barreling right when it works well. There is also a left when it gets really big, too big for me, that left ends on a shallow super reef, so you have to be a nutter. In fact anything over 2.5 metres here becomes an absolute Hawaiian North shore facial dismantler. PHOTO FROM CAR PARK HERE!!</p> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">The problem with <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nL26w34v1Bh1JBRB9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="La Derecha" aria-label="La Derecha" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">La Derecha</a> is the crowds, it it so good for regular footed surfers and goofies that the crowds are compact and aggressive. You cannot surf here unless you are good. </p><h2 id="section6" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mThARYeqsU1StQFC9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Dedo" aria-label="El Dedo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Dedo</a> (the finger) surf spot in Las Americas: </h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">I surf here a lot because it is ultra shallow and less crowded. The waves are opposite the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/9b65SbVr8u8X6AMZ9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Rip Curl Shop" aria-label="Rip Curl Shop" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Rip Curl Shop</a>. You also have to be an experienced surfer here, and know when to pull out before you turn into crab food. There is a nice left here, but also a faster right from the peak, which ends in the shallows. This is my spot of choice in the south, simply as it is less crowded. Careful entering the water by the Finger here.  </p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Things can get rough quickly when it is big. Be careful at low tide here too, it gets very  shallow in some spots and there is a <a href="https://youtu.be/qcF_-hEev7w?si=sUlrBPOq6LzJLVoe" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Big reef slab (watch the video!)" aria-label="Big reef slab (watch the video!)" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Big reef slab (watch the video!)</a> at low tide.  In between El Dedo and La Derecha, there is quite a dangerous rock. It is pretty much the only rock on amongst all the surf spots, although El Dedo does have a big reef slab that is nasty at low tides, like you have seen in my <a href="https://youtu.be/qcF_-hEev7w?si=thhVrY9A1TRxfpoC" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Big reef slab (watch the video!)" aria-label="Big reef slab (watch the video!)" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">video link</a>. </p>

<h2 id="section7" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/FEedqo2uJYqeDSk4A" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="La Izquierda surf spot" aria-label="La Izquierda surf spot" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">La Izquierda surf spot</a>:</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">To be honest I have never surfed this wave. Firstly because it is a left and I am a regular stance so i would be surfing backside. THe waves have to be really big for this beautiful left to work. The wall is big and thick and steep.  </p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">I have been told by the locals not to bother trying to surf here as it is localism city apparently. It is not the biggest nor is it a right, therefore I stay clear of this one. looks really good when it is massive. Strangely, to the left of the aggressive on all fronts Izquierda is the beginners surf school spot. This is a slightly bizarre layout, you wouldn't expect the pro spot to be 100m from the beginner foam balls... Such is nature near the equator. </p>

<h2 id="section8" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the beginner beach: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mF5rN1jxfumKnt3q6" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Medio" aria-label="El Medio" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Medio</a>, starting to the right of Mac Donalds:</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mF5rN1jxfumKnt3q6" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Medio" aria-label="El Medio" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Medio</a> is the main beginner beach, despite having reef, it is quite flat reef. All the surf schools are out here. There is like 100 foam boards out there by 9 am in the high surf season. <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mF5rN1jxfumKnt3q6" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Medio" aria-label="El Medio" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Medio</a> gets intense when the other spots are too big, all the intermediate surfers move over to El Medio, which is usually about 40% smaller than the biggest wave, which will be La Derecha and El Dedo when it is massive.  </p><h2 id="section9" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Next to the beginner beach to the left, before la Derecha: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVnciAMbQ2REZfc3A" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Bunker" aria-label="El Bunker" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Bunker</a>:</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVnciAMbQ2REZfc3A" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Bunker" aria-label="El Bunker" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Bunker</a> is to the left of the main beginner beach, there is a shallow left, don't take the right unless you are sure, it is quite shallow , don't go straight. <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/wVnciAMbQ2REZfc3A" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Bunker" aria-label="El Bunker" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Bunker</a> gets good when the other spots are too big (over 2m), at that point in time, all the intermediate surfers move over to El Bunker or even smaller, to El Medio... and it gets packed like a sardine can on steroids.</p>

<h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About when the waves get epic</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Speaking of massive, too big for me here is over 2.5 metres because it is hollow and fast, plus the big sets are crushing. El Medio has strong currents pulling you parallel to the shore in the Northern direction, when the waves get heavy. </p>

<h2 id="section10" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">About the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vjwdRJJp4X4u8QRo8" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta Blanca surf spot" aria-label="Punta Blanca surf spot" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta Blanca surf spot</a>, you'll need a car, 20 minutes from Las Americas in the south. </h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/vjwdRJJp4X4u8QRo8" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta Blanca" aria-label="Punta Blanca" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta Blanca</a> is another surf spot south of <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3CDomPtEaeHVYHFr5" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Los Gigantes" aria-label="Los Gigantes" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Los Gigantes</a>. It will be less crowded, but there is also less space. I don't know about localism here, I have only watched this spot. Gets really good for body boarding, with a big shallow slab shorebreak. I think the swell has to be from the West to work here.</p><h2 id="section11" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Conclusion about surfing the south of Tenerife</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">The bombs are available in the south sunny Jim, one epic day per 5 days of crud, from October to March.Over 1.5m that is dear chap. For the noob crew, you can surf every day. </p>

A list of the best surf spots on the south coast of the island of Tenerife. Descriptions, photos and links for each surf spot in Las Americas.

Playa de Las Americas

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Volcano Jeep Safari (+ pick up and drop off)

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<h2 id="section1" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">What Are The best Surf Spots in Tenerife in 2024? </h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">The best surf spots in Tenerife are:</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">La <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NHbKTyn4N3FLRvph8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta de Hidalgo" aria-label="Punta de Hidalgo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta de Hidalgo</a> in the North. This is the best and biggest surf spot with the most space for surfers.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CCo5E4gE1qn9BrW78" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Las Americas" aria-label="Las Americas" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Las Americas</a> in the South. This spot works very well, plus it is offshore winds when the North is too/very big.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/AnP6UgVb2qCDW5NB7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta Blanca" aria-label="Punta Blanca" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta Blanca</a>, this works well with Western Swells when the North is big. Shallow, good for body boarding on slabs.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8nSDn7gZ3YJ6tTF7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Medano" aria-label="El Medano" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Medano</a>. This surf spot works well with Southern swells, keep an eye out!</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">El <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/bwfJbZWXKf8bQZXJ7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Puerto de la Cruz" aria-label="Puerto de la Cruz" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Puerto de la Cruz</a>. This is a protected bay that works well when the nearby Punta de Hidalgo is too big. It is located in the centre of Puerto de la Cruz in the North.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qTt3p5srGsC3Nbzn9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Socorro" aria-label="El Socorro" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Socorro</a>. This place is a less crowded, good alternative to Punto de Hidalgo. Careful with the currents here, they can get very rippy and strong.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qTt3p5srGsC3Nbzn9" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Almaciga" aria-label="Almaciga" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Almaciga</a>. Difficult to access, does not work well or often.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Playa de <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/iR5XtDda6VU6dLcX7" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Poris" aria-label="El Poris" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Poris</a>. South swell only, similar to El Medano but a little more protected from the wind.</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Let's get pitted bro! So here is the deal, if the waves are small, head north, if the waves are big, head south to get barrelled! Barelled because the south coast is almost always offshore winds.</p><h2 id="section2" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">What Are The best Surf Spots in Tenerife in 2024? Here is the map:</h2>

<h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">All the surf spots, all the glory of the shred. Bring your Go Pro son. Now, the bad news about surfing in Tenerife:</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">So let's start with the bad news and get it out of the way. Both the main surf spots on the island (Hidalgo and Las Americas) are absolutely rammed everyday with hundreds of surfers. Sometimes you get lucky. If you are truly dedicated to the sport, your best bet in both places, is to be entering the water just before the sun rises. Guaranteeing yourself at least a 40 minute shesh alone on a lucky day. Furthermore, the waves are all difficult to access. I am talking slimy green exposed volcanic reef slabs, super slippery. A good tip is to take smaller steps, and bend your knees to lower your centre of gravity when creeping over the Marginot line into the canon fodder. If you do not you risk a nasty fall on the sharp rocks and dings to your board, look out for the white dotted mollusks as these are very slip proof, therefore an excellent footing. Taking your time is the key. </p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Localism in the surf spots of <a href="/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Tenerife" aria-label="Tenerife" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Tenerife</a> in general.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Localism is getting worse than before here, as the crowds get bigger in the north and the south. As I am not Canarian or Spanish, if I make a mistake that is dangerous, or on the opposite scale, if someone is being rude, I just walk away. If I bash someones board accidentally I will pay too. Being square and fair is always the best policy. There are some good board repairs scattered throughout, I use <a href="https://www.surfshopsegundamano.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Underground Surf Shop for board repairs from the reef" aria-label="Underground Surf Shop for board repairs from the reef" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Underground Surf Shop for board repairs from the reef</a>. There is localism in the south and there is localism in the north, so don't get too excited yet.</p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">More localism issues.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Mainly because I don't want any bad vibes with the locals, because I love it here. Mistakes do happen, it can be frustrating to be overtaken all the time by everyone  going around you straight to the peak through the crowds. Especially if you know they are not locals. Arguing is just not worth the hassle though. Having surfed in Las americas fervently for over 3 years, my advice is to take your time to observe review the spots in this list if you visit them and ask the locals if you have any doubts about the dangers. This ishould be surf mantra, after all it can be dangerous. They are only 2 minutes walk from 1 to the other. Try and find a more secluded spot, knowledge of the reef is essential.</p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Be valiant to avoid localism.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Be on your best behaviour in and around the water, that is my motto, because I don't want to get a bad rep at the spots. I live here full time in Los Cristianos, and I would be devastated to fallout with the local gang of surfers of Las Americas. I forgive when I get cut off, though sometimes it is hard, sure. If someone's leash breaks I will be the first to  retrieve their board before it hits the reef. </p>

<h2 id="section3" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">When is  the surf season? </h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">October to March only. There are also occasional south swells during the Summer months but they are rare. If you want to do water sports in the summer here, your best bet is kite surfing and foil boarding in El Medano (more on that surf and kite spot soon) in the south. </p><h2 id="section4" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">  Interpreting the charts is complicated.</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Let's start with how complicated the charts are to read, as the island is in the centre of the Canarian cluster of islands, swell can come from almost any direction, but also, sometimes get intercepted by the other islands in the way, on almost all sides of <a href="/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Tenerife" aria-label="Tenerife" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Tenerife</a>. Complicated charts sometimes mean nice surprises!</p>

<h2 id="section5" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Where is the surf on the island of <a href="/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Tenerife" aria-label="Tenerife" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Tenerife</a>? </h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">There are 2 main really good surf spots on the island: </p><h2 id="section6" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Surf spots on the island.</h2><ul class="text-xl my-10 list-disc"><li class="text-2xl my-4"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/4CYpJwETVLbFpWEn6" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta de Hidalgo" aria-label="Punta de Hidalgo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta de Hidalgo</a> in the North, these are the biggest waves on the island. It is open to the Northern Swell in the Winter months.</li> <li class="text-2xl my-4"><a href="/events-and-excursions/6-The-2024-Tenerife-South-Surf-Spot-Guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Las Americas" aria-label="Las Americas" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Las Americas</a> in the South. <a href="/events-and-excursions/6-The-2024-Tenerife-South-Surf-Spot-Guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="This surf spot" aria-label="This surf spot" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">This surf spot</a> is amazing when it is working and will be covered in depth in this article.</li> </ul><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-10 mb-6">Driving around to surf:</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">The two main surf spots are 1h20 minutes apart, when driving on the motorway.</p>

<h2 id="section7" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">What you should bring to surf in Tenerife.</h2> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">What you will need to pack or buy here (probably cheaper to buy here!):</p> <ul class="text-xl my-10 list-disc"><li class="text-2xl my-4">Bring strong sunscreen, it is flipping hot all year round, you will burn.</li> <li class="text-2xl my-4">Reef boots, bring the boots. I shred one pair every few months.</li> <li class="text-2xl my-4">Summer wetsuit, nothing above 3/2 is largely sufficient. This is a tropical island! Don't bring your Winter suit. I have high resistance to cold, but I can surf in January in the North without a wetsuit... IN THE RAIN.</li></ul>

<h2 id="section8" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Incredible fact about surfing in Tenerife.</h2> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">One thing that is quite incredible about surfing Tenerife, is the wave frequency. This place likes to turn into a lake for 10 minutes, inviting all the noobs to think that it ain't that big, then suddenly a massive unexpected set will appear out of the blue to really shake up the line up. I have found myself once thinking it was manageable only to receive 5 huge waves land on my face with no intervals for breathing, and getting washed up on the rocks like a crushed urchin. Take 10 minutes to wait and see the big sets to be sure your level of surfing is good enough for the conditions. Furthermore, life guards don't seem very strict here. The island does have drownings every year so please be careful. Remember 'If you are not sure, don't go.'</p><h2 id="section9" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">The water quality can be bad here.</h2> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Tenerife has a problem with sewage. There is nowhere to put it. Therefore sadly, there are pipes that go out onto the reef all over the island, especially Las Americas. You will find one ot these pipes opposite Mac Donalds at the Bunker surf spot. If you notice any toilet paper on the slabs, it means they have been releasing recently. Consider not going. Do not swallow the water. No open cuts. You risk serious problems like mushrooms or septisemia. Unfortunately this is also very bad for the reef because cleaning maniacs and hotels release lots of bleach and cleaning products which destroys the wild life. There is conservation action on the island around this but where can it go? </p>

<h2 id="section10" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">What do you use to check the surf reports?</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Check out the North spot, <a href="https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/espana/canarias/santa-cruz-de-tenerife/punta-del-hidalgo.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="live free Punta de Hidalgo webcam here" aria-label="live free Punta de Hidalgo webcam here" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">live free Punta de Hidalgo webcam here</a>.</p> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Check out the Surfline chart for the <a href="https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/el-medio/584204204e65fad6a770968a?view=table" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Las Americas surf spots here" aria-label="Las Americas surf spots here" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Las Americas surf spots here</a> (they call it El Medio and have 1 chart for all 5 spots there).</p><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Check out the Surfline Surf report for the North spot, <a href="https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/punta-del-hidalgo/584204204e65fad6a7709686?view=table" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Punta de Hidalgo here" aria-label="Punta de Hidalgo here" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Punta de Hidalgo here</a>.</p> <p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Check out the Surfline Surf report for the South Eastern swell spot, <a href="https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/punta-del-hidalgo/584204204e65fad6a7709686?view=table" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="El Medano here" aria-label="El Medano here" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">El Medano here</a>.</p>

<h2 id="section11" class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Conclusion about the introduction to surfing in <a href="/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Tenerife" aria-label="Tenerife" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Tenerife</a>.</h2><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Surfing Tenerife in the North and in the South will blow your mind. The crystal clear blue waters and temperate climates are amazing. If you want to beat the annoying crowds, go early, at sunrise. Remember to take your time walking over reef. Don't panic and keep surfing!</p><h3 class="text-3xl md:text-2xl font-semibold mt-2 mb-6">Next up, read another article on this website about all the surf spots in the sunny south, <a href="/events-and-excursions/6-The-2024-Tenerife-South-Surf-Spot-Guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Las Americas and Playa San Juan" aria-label="Las Americas and Playa San Juan" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Las Americas and Playa San Juan</a> to understand where to surf in the south of the island.</h3><p class="mt-2 mb-5 text-xl font-sans mb-6">Or you can read about the bigger waves in the north of the island, called <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/4CYpJwETVLbFpWEn6" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Hidalgo" aria-label="Hidalgo" class="text-cyan-700 hover:underline active:underline focus:underline">Hidalgo</a>. </p> 

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