Surfing in the Canary Islands

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Surfing in the Canaries

The Canary Islands get more swell than anywhere else in Europe.

WAVES
The prevailing swells are from the north & northwest. Good surfing can be had on all coasts, but the north coasts normally have by far the biggest waves. The islands are volcanic and shelve incredibly steeply into deep water. This means that Atlantic swells lose very little energy before reaching the shore.

WINDS
Prevailing winds are from the northeast. Some areas can develop strong daytime winds due to the combination of powerful thermals and steep geographical features. Strong sea breezes, though great for the windsurfers, can be a pain for surfing. Head out at dawn and dusk !

Classic conditions occur when there is a storm (or hurricane) anywhere in the Atlantic, and a high pressure between Portugal and Morocco when the swell hits.

Free Friday Surf Forecast

This free forecast is for the coming Friday, and is updated 1pm every Mon, Wed, Fri.

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Use the free 1 day forecast to see if we're accurate. If you're impressed, check out the 5 Day Surf Forecast.

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Full 5 Day Surf Forecast

TEL : (09063) 620 006

FAX : (09060) 100 266

The full forecasts include -

• Wave height & direction
• Wind speed & direction
• Wave quality

Forecasts for the UK also give -

• Best beaches for the day
• Tide times (high and low tide)

Fax forecasts also have -

• Latest pressure chart
• Wave height summary for other countries
• A handy "take to the beach" hard copy  

Todays Pressure & Weather Charts

European satellite & pressure chart
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European weather chart
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Todays Wave Chart

Significant Wave Height & Direction (more here)

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