Playa de Santiago
La Gomera, Spain
Beach breakIntermediate
On La Gomera's dramatic southern coast, Playa de Santiago is a black volcanic pebble beach in a fishing port where the steep green cliffs of the Garajonay forest descend almost to the sea, and south swells occasionally deliver surf to this remote and beautiful island.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size–SW 1–2m at 10–14s
Wind
N
Light to NE under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Jun–Sep
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Black volcanic pebble
Shape
Short, powerful peaks
Length
30–60m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: Pebble beach with powerful shorebreak requires experience
Hazards
- •Pebble beach, sharp rocks and hard landings
- •Strong backwash
- •Very limited surf infrastructure on La Gomera
Local Tips
- •La Gomera is one of the most beautiful and undervisited Canary Islands
- •Garajonay National Park (UNESCO) above the coast is an ancient laurel forest, extraordinary
- •Christopher Columbus departed from San Sebastián de La Gomera in 1492, history everywhere
Location
28.0917, -17.1833