The Surf Window

Playa de las Américas

Tenerife, Spain

Beach breakBeginner

Tenerife's biggest resort on the sunny south coast is primarily famous for its nightlife, but the reef and beach breaks around Las Américas deliver consistent surf year-round, the most convenient Canary Islands surf destination for package holiday surfers.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size–NW 1–2.5m at 12–16s

Wind

NE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Nov–Apr

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The Wave

Type

Reef and beach break

Bottom

Sand and volcanic rock

Shape

Various, reef rights and beach peaks

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: All levels
  • •Why: Multiple breaks around the resort cater from beginners to advanced

Hazards

  • •Very crowded in peak season
  • •Rocks and reef sections require care
  • •Los Christianos boat traffic offshore

Local Tips

  • •La Izquierda (The Left) and El Camison are the two main breaks in the resort area
  • •Dozens of surf schools operate here, easiest place in the Canaries to rent gear
  • •The party reputation means this is the Canaries' most sociable surf destination

Location

Map showing the location of Playa de las Américas in Tenerife, Spain

28.0621, -16.7341