Arguineguín

Mogán · Western Canaries · Spain

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A boulder reef by the old cement works at Arguineguín on the south-west coast of Gran Canaria. The right works on winter swells wrapping in and the left on summer south swells, with long, mellow walls for all levels.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Reef break, cobbles
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
summer, autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard or mid-length.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m south to southwest swell with a north or northeast wind, in the glassy early morning.

When it doesn't

✕ Wind comes up during the day; it is often flat.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • crowds

Best months

June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February

Local tips

Lots of stones near the cement factory; booties help.

Getting there

Drive towards Mogán on the motorway; at the Arguineguín roundabout, turn left down to the sea.

Travel notes

How often it works
Inconsistent; it depends on south swells or big wrapping winter swells.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers on weekdays, crowded at weekends with longboarders.
Camping and vans
Wild camping is not allowed on Gran Canaria. The island council (Cabildo) runs camping zones that need a permit booked online, and the closest legal option to camping by the sea is the campsite at Playa de Vargas on the east coast. The Canary Government's draft decree would ban tourist overnight stays in vans outside official campsites.
Facilities
Restaurants, shops and parking in Arguineguín town.
Water quality
In the 2025 EU bathing-water results, the nearest points (El Perchel and Marañuelas) were rated excellent.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, SSE–WNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–E; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low best
Faces
SW (227°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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