Surfing in Gran Canaria

Surf Spots In Gran Canaria

Surf SpotPhotosQualityWave directionWave typeCrowd level
Arguineguin04RightPoint breakEmpty
El Confital124RightReef breakMental
El Lloret04RightPoint breakPacked
La Cicer252Right & leftBeach breakPacked
Playa del Hombre04Right & leftBeach breakNot Too Bad
Playa del Ingles02RightReef breakEmpty
Latest Surf Photos and Video from Gran Canaria
la Cicer Oct 2011
la Cicer
la Cicer Las Palmas
Islas Canarias Santa Pro Junior 2010
Nice Lines at El Confital
WQS 2007 El Confital
Information about Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is one of the Canary Islands, and is located off the north west coast of Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. It's name translates into English as Grand (or Great) Canary.

Like the other Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is a volcanic island and is 1560km in area.

The (only) airport on the island is the Gran Canaria International Airport, and is located to the east of Gran Canaria on the Bay of Gando. One interesting piece of information is that it's lengthy runways make the airport an alternative landing site for the NASA Space Shuttle.

Gran Canaria has a pleasant climate with daytime temperatures reaching into the 20's (°C) throughout the year.

The island is a popular tourist destination, and receives over 2 million visitors a year. This means there are always plenty of accommodation options for visiting surfers, and that cheap flights are often available.
Gran Canaria Surfing Info and Details

Gran Canaria Surf Spot Map


There are surfable spots right around the island but the majority of surf is done on the north facing coast, with it's offshore winds and big swells during winter.

Gran Canaria Surfing Conditions



Gran Canaria Swell Size (ft)



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Gran Canaria Water Temperature (°C)



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Surf Equipment Required for the Waves in Gran Canaria
Renting equipment is possible on the island, and there are several surf shops.

Depending on the time of year you intend to visit, you may need big wave boards. Small wave boards are fine in the summer and on smaller winter days.