Bajamar
Tenerife, Spain
Reef breakIntermediate
On Tenerife's north coast, Bajamar is a small town famous for its natural tidal swimming pools, and its reef break that fires on north Atlantic swells in one of Tenerife's more authentic and less touristy surf environments.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size–NW 1.5–2.5m at 12–16s
Wind
SE
Light to E under 15 knots
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
Nov–Mar
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Reef break
Bottom
Volcanic rock
Shape
Left-hander over the reef
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
- •Why: Volcanic reef requires care and experience
Hazards
- •Sharp volcanic rock
- •Boat traffic near the tidal pools
- •Can close out in bigger north swells
Local Tips
- •The natural tidal pools (Las Aguas and Los Cancajos) are famous throughout Tenerife, beautiful for swimming
- •The town has an authentic local character far removed from the south coast tourist resorts
- •Combine with a visit to the north Tenerife towns, La Laguna (UNESCO) is extraordinary
Location
28.5667, -16.3667