Let’s check which are the best surf-spot in Tenerife North!
Tenerife has a big variety of surf breaks to suit all levels of surfing, and the locals most of the time are friendly.
The Northside of the island has some reef breaks that are best to surf during the winter months when there’s most swell and wind. The most famous spots are La Derecha de Almàciga, La Punta, Los dos Hermanos and Fuera de la Bajeta.
The surf breaks in the north part are less popular than Las Americas, which means it is easier to get a wave. However, the points are more difficult and have higher waves with better protection from the east coast of Africa and more solid water, bigger current, and wave power.
El Callado – Bajamar -La Punta – Punta de Hidalgo
El Callado/Bajamar/La Punta are known for sure to be the best north Tenerife waves for intermediate surfers.
There are two types of entrance in the spot: one illegal that is going threw an entrance of a hotel that is not working now (but watch out there is always a guardian that controls that nobody passes) or threw the next village (Punta De Hidalgo) and follow the mountain trail. You can find the exact position here and here where to see the spot (watch the satellite map).
El Callado consists of sand and boulders that provide a good foundation for the ocean. The best place to surf in the southern point near the shoreline, which creates rippable rights when perfect and in the really good days can become like Indonesia, a world-class spot! The best tide is low to medium. The good thing is not to go when the tide is high because the wave breaks on the shore that is full of big rocks you don’t want to meet.
El Arenal is a good place for surfing because the surf is good for almost all of the year. In particular, look out for that small NW wave when it is at its best. The waves are easy-going rollers and break in multiple directions. At 2 to 5 feet, this spot is perfect for intermediate surfers.
Bajamar (El Charco) can have waves of all sizes but is best around high tide. Expect the waves to vary, but surfing is best from the northwest. Summertime and winter are the optimum times of year here. Much of the surf in Bajamar is created by a solid winter swell from the NW, and some of it is protected from easterlies that are coming off of Africa. The surf is for more serious surfers than other parts of Tenerife and has big waves, fast barrels, and less busy breaks.
We suggest you also go visit the Bajamar natural swimming pool, especially on a day with big waves, you will be able to see crazy waves crash against the rocks with awesome water explosions!
Playa Del Socorro
Playa del Socorro is a favorite among locals, and it reflects the power of the Tenerife North Shore. You can expect triple overhead waves in the midwinter NW swell window, but this spot is well protected with flanking headlands. It’s challenging with strong currents, but you could find some localism but don’t worry the beach break has a lot of space that helps you to find your space and be respectful with all the other surfers. It is located here.
La Caleta
La Caleta is an intermediate-advanced break but can handle waves up to 12 feet.
The best season for surfing here in early spring when the swell isn’t too large. In general, offshore winds are much better than the wind from the southeast.
Almáciga
