El Hierro (The Bubble)
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.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 30°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 220°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous, heavy slabs. Pros only.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter N-NW swells. Pipeline of Europe. Extremely dangerous.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
El Cotillo
🚢 Shipwreck backdrop • Cobblestone lefts • Surf village charm
Spew Pits
🦔 Urchin-covered reef • Fast barrels • Respect the spikes
Los Lobos
🐺 Canaries' longest wave • 500m rides • Boat access island
La Santa Right
🏋️ La Santa sports hub • Lanzarote quality • Dawn patrol essential
El Quemao
🌋 Pipeline of Europe • Lava reef carnage • Extreme localism
Famara
🏔️ 6km beach break • Cliff backdrop • Lanzarote's surf hub