Tenerife Surf Areas

This surf beach is situated just two minutes walk from the school, next to the Lago Martianez. It is an impressive curving beach, protected by a breakwater with two surf spots where the waves break over sand/rock bottom. The first, a right-hander known by the locals as La Derecha, is good for beginners and longboarders. The second, called La Baja, is a shorter, faster wave which works best with a bigger swell.

Playa Jardin is found west of the Old Town. It is a long beautiful beach with rocks dividing it into two parts. The waves here are less consistent but when the swell is too big for Playa Martianez, this beach break works well. It suits surfers of all levels.

Outside Puerto de la Cruz there are a number of beaches good for surfing. Playa Socorro, which is 10 minutes by car or by bus west of Puerto, is one of the best. This secluded beach has some powerful waves and is extremely consistent.

La Caleta is found further west along the coast just outside the little village of Garachico. These rights and lefts work up to nine feet all year round.

The small town of Bajamar is situated a little further east of Puerto de la Cruz. Here you will find a majority of expert surfers and if you are not one of them it is a great place to visit, to watch and be inspired.

This is a big, long left for experienced surfers that works best in autumn and winter.

Fuera de la Bajeta is a very good, long right-hander that needs a north-northwest swell to hold good size.

This break is set in a spectacular bay and has powerful rights and lefts. It is popular with more experienced surfers.

There are world-class surf spots all over Tenerife. You can rent a car for a day with a group of friends and effortlessly explore the outstanding spots of the southwest side of the island such as La Izquierda, K16 and El Conquistador.