Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Tenerife (El Socorro)

Powerful beach break on Tenerife's north coast. Black volcanic sand. Consistent winter swell. Strong currents. One of the better beach breaks in the Canaries.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Region

Canary Islands

Coordinates

28.3850, -16.5545

NOAA Buoy

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