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.
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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°
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
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
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
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