Boquines

Arucas · Western Canaries · Spain

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A broad bay on the north coast near San Andrés, with a flat rock reef at each end. The east end has the best wave, a right that can run for a long way on a good day. The west end has a left: a shorter ride that starts with a steep drop.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, reef
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–3 m north swell with a south wind, at mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells don't reach it; trade wind blows it out.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • rocks

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Best at mid tide; the flat rock shelf is sharp, so wear booties.

Getting there

From the coast road near San Andrés (Arucas).

Travel notes

How often it works
Dependable in winter on bigger swells.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers on weekdays, crowded at weekends.
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
None at the spot; small cafés in San Andrés.
Water quality
In the 2025 EU bathing-water results, the nearest points (El Altillo and San Andrés) were rated excellent.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NNW–NNE best, WNW–NE works
Size
1.5–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1.2 m, holds to 4 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore SSE–SW; handles onshore up to 8 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
N (0°)

Live cam

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

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