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.
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: 15min from Tenerife South airport. Center of tourist town.
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr, May, Sep
Best October-February. Needs SW-W swell.
Verified by Tenerife surf community
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions