Playa del Inglés
Southern Gran Canaria's big tourist beach, with soft waves in summer.
Playa del Inglés, next to the Maspalomas dunes, is on the island's south coast. It gets southerly swells, mainly in summer, when the north is small and windy.
The waves are soft and it's a convenient place to learn on holiday.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | S, SW, SE |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE, NW |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Summer, with southerly swell |
| 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, funboard or longboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Playa del Inglés
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 touristy, open vibe.
Surfing style
Soft summer waves.
Hazards
Swimmers and inconsistency.
Map
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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.