The Surf Window

El Burrero

Gran Canaria, Spain

Beach breakIntermediate

On Gran Canaria's east coast, El Burrero is a sheltered beach that catches both north Atlantic wrap-around swells and south summer swells, a year-round surf option for Gran Canaria's large surf population in a quieter, less-developed setting.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size–SE 1–2m at 10–14s

Wind

W

Light to SW under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Apr and Jun–Aug

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks, both lefts and rights

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent year-round surf accessible to most levels

Hazards

  • •Rocks at the beach ends
  • •Can be crowded with the Gran Canaria surf community
  • •Jellyfish in summer

Local Tips

  • •One of the few Gran Canaria beaches that works in summer south swells, worth remembering
  • •The beach has a local fishing community character, less touristy than Maspalomas
  • •Las Palmas city (20 minutes north) has excellent tapas and nightlife for post-surf

Location

Map showing the location of El Burrero in Gran Canaria, Spain

27.8667, -15.4000