La Cícer (Las Canteras)
The southern end of Las Canteras beach: soft waves and surf schools in the city.
La Cícer is at the end of Las Canteras beach, in Las Palmas. The reef bar that shelters the beach breaks the big waves, which reach the shore softer: that's why it's where the city's surf schools go.
The wave is short and often closes out, and there are lots of bodyboarders, but it's very convenient for learning.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | NW, N, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A minimalibu or funboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf La Cícer (Las Canteras)
The water is around 18 °C in winter and 22 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water from 17 °C.
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Localism and vibe
A surf-school vibe.
Surfing style
Soft waves for learning.
Hazards
Rocks and crowds.
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.