Surf spot

Igueste

Forecast conditions and map view for Igueste in Canary, Tenerife. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canary, Tenerife
Coordinates: 28.5230, -16.1547

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Wave energy (kJ)	46	47	57	76	84	99	116	125	121	101	120	118	107	112	114	111	109	107	105	98	94	87	83	79	74	70	61	55	49	42	38	34	32	27	24	21	20	19	18	16	14	14	13	11	11	10	11	13	21	31	46	58	67	69	72	74
Wind speed (km/h)	21.4	21.9	24.6	25.4	26.7	24.9	24.7	23.3	22.3	21.1	21.9	21.6	22.1	23.8	24.8	24.5	23.5	21.7	20.7	20.1	23.1	19.7	13	12.1	11.2	9.7	8.3	12.2	13.1	12	4.4	5.9	11.1	14.3	5.2	6.3	13.9	18.7	19.1	16.7	15.1	14.8	16.6	16.9	23.7	26.1	23.9	19.2	20.6	23.7	23.9	25.3	27.7	28.8	26.5	24.5
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Igueste (Tenerife, Canary Islands) is a scenic surf spot on the northeastern coast of Tenerife, near the village of Igueste de San Andrés. It’s known for its raw, natural setting and more local, uncrowded feel compared with the island’s busier surf breaks.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly a reef break with some exposed swell energy
Best swell: Picks up north to northeast swell
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm conditions
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced
Crowd: Often less crowded, but can be local-sensitive
Hazards: Rocky reef, strong currents, and uneven takeoff zones

What to expect

Igueste tends to deliver powerful, hollow waves when conditions line up, making it more suited to experienced surfers comfortable with reef breaks and fast sections. On smaller days it can be less consistent, but when the Atlantic sends in a solid swell, the spot can offer very fun and punchy surf.

Setting

The spot sits in a rugged, dramatic coastal landscape, with cliffs and volcanic scenery that are very typical of Tenerife. The access and surroundings add to the adventure feel.

Tips

Check the tide carefully; reef spots here can change a lot with tide level.
Watch for currents and exposed rocks.
A booties/reef protection setup can be useful.
Respect the local lineup and etiquette.