El Confital
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 3.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 135° - 225°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Near Las Palmas. Protected bay near La Isleta.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Heavy reef break. Pro-level when big. WSL event venue.
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