Surf spot

El Roque Taganana

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Country: Canary, Tenerife
Coordinates: 28.5697, -16.2049

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Wave period (s)	6	5.7	5.9	5.9	5.9	5.9	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.1	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.8	6	6.2	6.3	6.5	5.8	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.6	6.7	6.6
Wave energy (kJ)	127	101	121	121	118	111	116	111	109	107	102	95	89	87	86	81	74	68	60	52	43	39	38	34	27	26	21	21	20	17	16	14	13	11	11	10	10	10	12	20	41	60	77	89	97	114	134	149	163	102	166	163	156	143	132	121
Wind speed (km/h)	21.9	20.9	21.9	21.9	22.5	25.1	25.3	23.3	22.1	18.2	20.9	20.1	21.6	20.2	15.7	9.6	9.5	5	10.6	12.1	12.5	9.7	12.3	9.4	7.3	9.4	7.5	9.7	16.3	19.8	19	18.7	19.3	20.3	17.6	19	21.8	24.8	23.2	21.4	22.7	22.7	26.3	28.8	32.6	33.2	31.3	25.8	23.7	22	22.2	21.9	23.4	23.4	21.9	20.5
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El Roque Taganana is a dramatic and relatively remote surf spot on the northeast coast of Tenerife in the Anaga Rural Park area, near the village of Taganana. It’s known more for its scenery and raw Atlantic setting than for being an easy, forgiving wave.

Spot character

Type: Open-ocean reef/rock break
Exposure: Very exposed to Atlantic swell
Wave style: Fast, powerful, often hollow on the right swell direction
Difficulty: Best for experienced surfers
Bottom: Rocky/reef bottom, so caution is important

What to expect

Strong swell dependence: It needs enough swell to work properly, and conditions can change quickly.
Powerful waves: When it turns on, it can produce quality waves, but they can be heavy and unforgiving.
Wind sensitivity: Like many Tenerife spots, it’s best with light winds or offshore conditions; strong trade winds can make it messy.
Tide sensitivity: Tide can have a big impact on safety and wave shape, especially over the reef.

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers, ideally those comfortable with:
reef breaks
strong currents
rocky entries/exits
local knowledge of tide and swell windows

Hazards

Sharp rocks and reef
Potentially strong currents
Limited access compared with more urban beaches
Can be dangerous at bigger sizes or unfamiliar tides

Atmosphere

The setting is one of the most striking on the island: rugged cliffs, Atlantic views, and a wild natural landscape. It’s the kind of spot that feels remote and adventurous.

Quick summary

El Roque Taganana is a scenic, powerful reef break in northern Tenerife that can offer excellent waves in the right conditions, but it’s not beginner-friendly and requires careful attention to swell, tide, and access.