Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 17
item list element: El Confital
item list element: La Izquierda
item list element: La Santa Right
item list element: Los Lobos
item list element: El Hierro (The Bubble)
item list element: Famara
item list element: Spew Pits
item list element: Ghost Town
item list element: El Cotillo
item list element: San Juan
item list element: Chickens
item list element: El Frontón
item list element: Fajã de Santo Cristo
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T03:16:14.561Z

El Confital
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Confital is Europe's hidden gem—a world-class right-hand barrel breaking over volcanic reef on the northern tip of Gran Canaria, visible from the city of Las Palmas yet somehow remaining relatively uncrowded. When solid north Atlantic swells sweep down from winter storms, this wave produces powerful, hollow tubes that rank among the finest in Europe. The volcanic reef bottom creates predictable, mechanical sections that reward skilled tube riders. Accessible by a short walk from the city, El Confital offers genuine big wave surfing with urban convenience—a rare combination anywhere in the world.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Canary Islands barrel • Urban world-class right • Volcanic perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.1597
  longitude: -15.4352
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Las Palmas
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270°
  description: Works best with swells from 270° (W). Workable range: 270°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
  description: Best September-May. North Atlantic winter swells.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: World-class right. Can get crowded. Respect locals.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LPA
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from LPA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Canary Islands surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 270
    workable range min: 270
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LPA
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from Las Palmas city. Northernmost beach of Gran Canaria.
  best season:
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months names: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
    season explanation: Best September-May. North Atlantic winter swells.

La Izquierda
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Izquierda is the Canary Islands' high-performance showcase—a fast, hollow left breaking over volcanic reef right in the heart of Playa de las Américas' tourist zone. The wave is an improbable gift, offering world-class barrels within walking distance of package-holiday hotels and beach bars. When a winter swell lights up this coast, La Izquierda transforms from dormant reef to machine-like perfection, though the shallow volcanic bottom punishes mistakes severely. The contrast between holiday resort normalcy and serious reef break intensity makes this one of Europe's most surreal surf experiences.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Canarian perfection • Tourist town treasure • Volcanic intensity
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.0525
  longitude: -16.7347
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Playa de las Americas
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 180°-270°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
  description: Best October-February. Needs SW-W swell.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 👊 Localism, 👥 Crowded
  description: Sharp volcanic rocks. Very shallow. Know your exit. Crowded.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TFS
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TFS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Tenerife surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 270
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 270
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TFS
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 15min from Tenerife South airport. Center of tourist town.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Sep
    season explanation: Best October-February. Needs SW-W swell.

La Santa Right
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Santa Right is Lanzarote's training ground—a quality right-hand reef break directly in front of the famous Club La Santa sports resort that provides consistent waves for athletes staying at the facility and visiting surfers alike. The volcanic reef creates predictable shape that works best at mid-tide, while the north-facing orientation catches the same winter swells that light up the entire island. Trade winds typically pick up after 10am, so dawn patrol is essential. The sharp lava reef and sea urchins add consequence to every session, but the wave rewards those who come prepared.
disambiguating description: 🏋️ La Santa sports hub • Lanzarote quality • Dawn patrol essential
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.11
  longitude: -13.67
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tinajo, Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-355°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Sharp lava reef. Sea urchins.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 25 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 355
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 25
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Walk from La Santa Sport resort.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.

Los Lobos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Los Lobos is the longest wave in the Canary Islands, a right-hand point break on the small island of the same name that can offer rides of 500 meters or more when conditions align. The wave breaks over volcanic reef, requiring a boat ride from Corralejo to access. When big N-NW swells arrive, Los Lobos transforms into a world-class wave.
disambiguating description: 🐺 Canaries' longest wave • 500m rides • Boat access island
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.75
  longitude: -13.8167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fuerteventura
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter NW-N swells. Longest wave in Canaries. 500m+ rides possible.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Longest wave in Canaries. 500m+ rides possible. Sharp reef, volcanic setting.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: FUE
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from FUE airport. Requires boat access ($30/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 150
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: FUE
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 30
    access notes: Longest wave in Canaries. 500m+ rides possible. Sharp reef, volcanic setting.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter NW-N swells. Longest wave in Canaries. 500m+ rides possible.

El Hierro (The Bubble)
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Hierro, also known as The Bubble, is the heaviest wave in the Canary Islands—a shallow, hollow right that has been compared to Pipeline. The wave breaks over volcanic rock just below the surface, producing thick, grinding barrels that close out violently. This is a wave for professionals and experienced chargers only. Multiple serious injuries have occurred here.
disambiguating description: 💀 Europe's Pipeline • Heaviest Canaries wave • Pros only
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.7333
  longitude: -13.95
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fuerteventura
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter N-NW swells. Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs
  description: Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous, heavy slabs. Pros only.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: FUE
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from FUE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 10
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 2.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 150
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: FUE
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous, heavy slabs. Pros only.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter N-NW swells. Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous.

Famara
type: TouristAttraction
description: Famara is a 6-kilometer beach break that serves as Lanzarote's surf capital. The dramatic cliffs of the Famara massif provide a stunning backdrop to the multiple peaks that dot the beach. The wave works on all tides and catches plenty of swell, making it one of the most consistent surf spots in the Canaries. Surf schools and camps line the beach, creating a vibrant surf community.
disambiguating description: 🏔️ 6km beach break • Cliff backdrop • Lanzarote's surf hub
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.1167
  longitude: -13.5667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 315°-0°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Year-round swells. Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 0
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Sep
    season explanation: Year-round swells. Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.

Spew Pits
type: TouristAttraction
description: Spew Pits is named for the urchin-covered reef that will make you wish you hadn't wiped out. The wave is a hollow reef break that produces fast, punchy barrels, but the shallow, spiky reef demands respect. Located on Fuerteventura's north coast, it picks up plenty of swell and works on multiple conditions.
disambiguating description: 🦔 Urchin-covered reef • Fast barrels • Respect the spikes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.6833
  longitude: -14.0333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fuerteventura
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 150°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter N-NW swells. Consistent hollow left near La Santa.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: FUE
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from FUE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 150
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: FUE
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter N-NW swells. Consistent hollow left near La Santa.

Ghost Town
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ghost Town is a hollow left reef break near the famous El Quemao on Lanzarote's northwest coast. The wave breaks in front of what looks like an abandoned development (hence the name), producing radical, hollow barrels over volcanic reef. It's often less crowded than its famous neighbor, but equally demanding.
disambiguating description: 👻 Abandoned development • Radical left barrels • El Quemao's neighbor
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.225
  longitude: -13.625
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 350°
  description: Works best with swells from 350° (N). Workable range: 315°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 60°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter N-NW swells. Hollow radical near El Quemao.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Hollow radical near El Quemao.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 350
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Hollow radical near El Quemao.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, Sep
    season explanation: Winter N-NW swells. Hollow radical near El Quemao.

El Cotillo
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Cotillo is a charming fishing village on Fuerteventura's northwest coast with multiple surf spots. The main break produces fun lefts that peel along a cobblestone bottom, with a dramatic shipwreck visible from the lineup. The village has become a surf town, with cafes and accommodation catering to wave riders.
disambiguating description: 🚢 Shipwreck backdrop • Cobblestone lefts • Surf village charm
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.6833
  longitude: -14.0167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Fuerteventura
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 100°-180°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Year-round swells. Left peeling over cobbles beside shipwreck in port.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Lefts peeling over cobbles beside shipwreck in port.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: FUE
  type: Place
  description: 35 minutes drive from FUE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 100
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: FUE
    drive time minutes: 35
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Lefts peeling over cobbles beside shipwreck in port.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months names: Apr, May, Sep
    season explanation: Year-round swells. Left peeling over cobbles beside shipwreck in port.

La Izquierda
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Izquierda is a powerful left-hand reef break in Tenerife that produces heavy barrels when north swells hit. The wave breaks in front of what was once a Club Med resort and attracts a committed local crew. The freight-train speed demands respect and expert-level ability.
disambiguating description: 🚂 Freight-train lefts • Tenerife's heaviest • Local crew territory
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.05
  longitude: -16.7333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tenerife
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Heavy barrels in Playa de las Americas. Freight train left reef.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: Heavy local crew. Respect required.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TFN
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from TFN airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 8
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TFN
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Heavy locals. Respect required.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Heavy barrels in Playa de las Americas. Freight train left reef.

El Confital
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Confital is one of the best waves in the Canary Islands and has hosted numerous WSL events. This powerful right-hand reef produces heavy, barreling waves when solid north swells arrive. The local crew is legendary and territorial. When it's on, El Confital rivals any wave in Europe.
disambiguating description: 🏆 WSL contest venue • Heavy reef barrels • Canaries' premier right
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.15
  longitude: -15.4333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gran Canaria
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 300°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.6m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 135°-225°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Heavy reef break. Pro-level when big. WSL event venue.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded, 👊 Localism
  description: Heavy reef. Strong local crew.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LPA
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from LPA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 300
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 2.6
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 225
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LPA
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Las Palmas. Protected bay near La Isleta.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Heavy reef break. Pro-level when big. WSL event venue.

San Juan
type: TouristAttraction
description: San Juan is a technical left-hand reef break near the famous La Santa zone. The wave offers consistent hollow sections when north swells hit, with a tricky paddle-out over the reef. A good option for experienced surfers wanting to escape La Santa crowds.
disambiguating description: ⬅️ La Santa zone left • Consistent hollow • Technical paddle-out
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.2333
  longitude: -13.6167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 11s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Consistent hollow left near La Santa.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 👥 Crowded
  description: Shallow reef sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near La Santa. Technical paddle-out.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Consistent hollow left near La Santa.

Chickens
type: TouristAttraction
description: Chickens is a fun left reef break in the La Santa area that offers hollow waves without the intensity of nearby El Quemao. Named for the local farm chickens, it's a popular option for sampling the La Santa zone without tackling its heaviest waves.
disambiguating description: 🐔 La Santa option • Hollow but forgiving • Named for farm chickens
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.25
  longitude: -13.6333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 11s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-180°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Hollow waves near La Santa. More forgiving than El Quemao.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: La Santa zone.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Hollow waves near La Santa. More forgiving than El Quemao.

Famara
type: TouristAttraction
description: Famara is Lanzarote's postcard wave—a long, powerful beach break beneath the towering Risco de Famara cliffs that define the island's dramatic northern coast. The wave receives consistent North Atlantic swells year-round and can produce everything from mellow longboard walls to heavy, punchy barrels depending on conditions. The volcanic landscape, warm water, and reliable surf make Famara a European winter escape favorite. The afternoon trade winds keep mornings essential for best quality.
disambiguating description: 🌋 Lanzarote icon • Risco cliffs • Volcanic paradise
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 29.1167
  longitude: -13.55
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Famara, Lanzarote
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 320°
  description: Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 305°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 11s - 15s
  description: Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 130° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 130° (SE). Offshore range: 90°-170°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.8m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
  description: Winter prime. Year-round potential.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs
  description: Powerful waves. Strong rips. Afternoon trade winds.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACE
  type: Place
  description: 35 minutes drive from ACE airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Canary Islands surf guide
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 320
    workable range min: 305
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 2.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 130
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 170
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACE
    drive time minutes: 35
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from village. Dramatic cliff backdrop.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Sep, Mar, Apr
    season explanation: Winter prime. Year-round potential.

El Confital
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Confital is the Canary Islands' most celebrated wave—a world-class right-hand reef break on the outskirts of Las Palmas that produces long, powerful barrels when winter North Atlantic swells arrive. The wave has been surfed since the 1960s and helped establish the Canaries as a serious surf destination. The local crew is legendary and protective, the reef is unforgiving, and the power is undeniable. When it's on, El Confital stands among Europe's finest waves.
disambiguating description: 👑 Canaries crown jewel • World-class right • Las Palmas legend
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.15
  longitude: -15.45
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 310°-10°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 5m
  description: Ideal size: 3.3m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 13s - 17s
  description: Needs at least 13s period. Ideal: 17s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160° (SSE)
  description: Offshore wind from 160° (SSE). Offshore range: 120°-200°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
  description: Winter big swells. World-class right when it fires.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 👊 Localism
  description: Sharp reef. Very powerful. Protective local crew. Urban setting.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LPA
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from LPA airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Canary Islands surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 310
    workable range max: 10
    sweet spot size m: 3.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 160
    offshore range min: 120
    offshore range max: 200
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LPA
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Urban reef near Las Palmas port. Local crew heavy.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Mar
    season explanation: Winter big swells. World-class right when it fires.

El Frontón
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Frontón is Gran Canaria's benchmark bodyboard slab, a mutant right-hand reef that detonates over shallow volcanic rock near the north coast. It is a technical, consequence-heavy wave best left to expert bodyboarders and slab specialists, with thick barrels, dry reef sections, and a serious local crew. When NW Atlantic swell and southerly offshore wind line up, it becomes one of Europe's most spectacular heavy-water venues.
disambiguating description: Gran Canaria slab • Expert bodyboard wave • NW swell magnet
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 28.1458
  longitude: -15.4767
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Gran Canaria
  address country: Spain
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Slab
  description: This is a slab break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 330°
  description: Works best with swells from 330° (NNW). Workable range: 320°-40°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3.7m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160° (SSE)
  description: Offshore wind from 160° (SSE). Offshore range: 135°-180°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Tide preference: high.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: N-NW swells from October to March.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 👥 Crowded, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Breaks in front of a cliff. Mutant thick barrels. Volcanic lava reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LPA
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from LPA airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 9
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 330
    workable range min: 320
    workable range max: 40
    sweet spot size m: 2.45
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 160
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 25
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LPA
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: N-NW swells from October to March.

Fajã de Santo Cristo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Fajã de Santo Cristo is a remote right-hand point on São Jorge in the Azores, set beneath cliffs and reached through a mix of island roads, trails, and local boat options. The wave wraps over rock with long, clean walls when North Atlantic swell finds the right angle. Its isolation is part of the appeal, but the logistics, weather and limited services mean it should be treated as a proper island mission rather than a casual beach stop.
disambiguating description: Azores point break • Remote São Jorge setup • Logistics matter
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 38.658
  longitude: -27.97
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: São Jorge Island
  address country: Portugal
  address region: Atlantic Islands
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315°
  description: Works best with swells from 315° (NW). Workable range: 290°-340°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Tide preference: mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: North Atlantic swells Oct-Mar.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Only accessible by foot trail or boat. Remote volcanic reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SJZ
  type: Place
  description: 35 minutes drive from SJZ airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 315
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 340
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SJZ
    drive time minutes: 35
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fly or ferry to São Jorge, then use local road access and foot/boat options depending on conditions; Horta is an inter-island gateway, not a simple drive.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: North Atlantic swells Oct-Mar.