La Izquierda
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: 15min from Tenerife South airport. Center of tourist town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at La Izquierda?
La Izquierda works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window. Below 0.2m it gets dangerously shallow.
What wind direction is offshore at La Izquierda?
Offshore wind at La Izquierda blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 270° to 360° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at La Izquierda?
La Izquierda wants SW swell (180° to 270°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf La Izquierda?
The main season at La Izquierda is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr, May, Sep. Best October-February. Needs SW-W swell.
How do I get to La Izquierda?
Fly into TFS, then allow about 15 minutes by road. 15min from Tenerife South airport. Center of tourist town.
What kind of wave is La Izquierda?
La Izquierda is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr, May, Sep
Best October-February. Needs SW-W swell.