Reef BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Tenerife - Playa de Las Américas

Well-known reef break on Tenerife's southwest coast. Multiple peaks. Sheltered from NE trade winds. Works on NW wrapping swell. Near the resort area.

Reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, W

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Region

Canary Islands

Coordinates

28.0585, -16.7320

NOAA Buoy

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