Is Tenerife good for beginner surfers?

The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife attracts the most visitors in comparison to the other islands, but you can still find peace and solitude on the land and in the water, making it a fantastic place to visit to try surfing for the first time.



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Located south of El Arenal, El Lobo is the perfect left hand point break for beginner surfers. It's perhaps home to the friendliest and happiest locals on the island who are all happy to share the waves with new surfers from different parts of the world.

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If you are a beginner, the southern area of ??Tenerife is more suitable for you. El Médano beach is the perfect spot as it has many surf camps where you can rent equipment or take surf lessons. Plus, it has very good conditions for kitesurfing so that you can try various water sports.

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The surf on the island of Tenerife varies from spot to spot and is of great quality. There are perfect waves spots for those who want to learn and spots with well-known international quality waves, where the WQS (World Qualifing Series) organizes some surfing competitions.

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Canary Islands, Tenerife The water temperature is mild in winter (maximum 3.2mm wetsuit required) and in the summer you can surf in boardshort or with a short wetsuit.

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Surfing is a fantastic experience on the island throughout the year, but those who live on this surfer's paradise in the Canary Islands rate October to February as the best months as part of the Tenerife surf season which lasts from September to April.

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El Quemao, Lanzarote From the fishing village of La Santa, you can see the El Quemao beach, renowned as one of the world's best surfing spots, but also one of the most feared and intimidating in the Canary Islands. That's why only experienced and skilled professionals should surf it.

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You should consider yourself a beginner when: You have just had your first surf lesson or tried surfing under the supervision of someone else for the first time. You have tried paddling on a surfboard and after a few hours can keep your balance on the surfboard.

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Water temperatures in the Canary Islands are pretty stable, but you'll still need a wetsuit during the colder months. Water temperatures peak in the range of 22-24°C (72-75°F) in late summer and early autumn, and drop to 17-20°C (64-68°F) in winter. During warm summer days, you can surf in boardshorts/swimsuit.

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We get the very long period swells from the North Pacific from December-March. The constant Papagayo offshores winds in November-April gives surfers truly spectacular sessions during this time of year. Playa Grande area is one of the most consistent areas for surfing in Central America.

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The crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean around Tenerife and the Canary Islands are internationally known for their quality and temperatures of 70 degrees. Filled with a rich diversity of marine life, the island is an undersea paradise for experienced or first time divers.

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The 5 May 1706 Tsunami. This event is classified as a probable tsunami associated with the 1706 eruption of Arenas Negras in Tenerife Island [33,56,69], which began on May 5 [11].

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The graph below shows the range of monthly Santa Cruz de Tenerife water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.7°F / 23.7°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.

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The best time of year for surfing Jaws with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December.

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To hit the low season then, and get the best value for your hard-earned cash, we recommend visiting May to July or September to mid-October. That way you'll avoid both the over-wintering sun-seekers and the school holidaying families.

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The weather is cooler than North Africa due to the northeasterly trade winds and the temperate Canary Current. This is cool water that swells up from deep in the Atlantic Ocean and affects the sea temperature and weather in Tenerife.

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The water on the coast of Tenerife is not particularly warm, but you can still swim, even during the winter months. On the other hand, the lower water temperature (due to cold currents) provides excellent natural protection from dangerous sea creatures.

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The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.

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