Surf spot

Playa Grande

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Country: Canary, Tenerife
Coordinates: 28.1527, -16.4319

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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NNE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	3.9	4.8	4.4	6	6	6.3	6.3	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.6	6.5	6.4	6.3	9.3	9.2	9.3	9	8.9	9.2	8.5	9.8	9.6	9.7	9.8	6.3	7.5	7.6	4.8	4.8	5	5.3	5.8	5.3	5.3	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.7	5.8	6	8.4	8.1	8	6.7	7.7	7.6	7.8	7.6	7.8	7.8	7.8
Wave energy (kJ)	13	15	13	12	11	11	11	12	12	11	11	10	9	8	7	10	9	8	16	15	14	13	11	11	8	9	9	8	11	8	12	15	8	19	33	39	29	48	42	36	30	24	17	14	13	25	25	23	16	19	17	14	13	12	11	9
Wind speed (km/h)	11.4	24.9	13.3	4	12.6	13.9	10.5	6.4	7	3.6	9.1	15.3	19.5	20.6	16.2	3.1	2.5	11.8	19.5	20.2	14.7	10.1	9	9.2	16.5	10	10	19.5	38.6	48.4	39.9	29.9	31.4	24.2	24.2	28.8	46.5	44	30.9	18.8	20.6	8	6.5	11	19.2	24.3	26.4	12.8	7.6	1	4.7	15.1	30.6	28.8	25.4	14.3
Wind direction	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross-on	SSEGlassy	ECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	SWCross	SSWCross-off	SEGlassy	WCross-on	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NECross	NNECross-on	NECross	ENECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	NECross	NNECross	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross	NNECross	NECross	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	ENECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNECross-on	NECross	SWGlassy	NGlassy	NECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross	NECross

Playa Grande, Canary Islands, Tenerife is a surf spot best known for its open beachbreak setup and easy access, making it a useful wave for intermediate surfers and a forgiving place for beginners on smaller days.

Quick description

Type: Beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when conditions line up, but often affected by sand movement
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate, depending on swell size
Best conditions: Moderate swell, light offshore or glassy winds
Main features: Sandy bottom, multiple takeoff peaks, shifting banks

What to expect

Playa Grande typically offers short, manageable waves rather than long point-style rides. Because it’s a beachbreak, the surf can change from day to day as sandbars shift. On smaller swells, it’s a good place to practice turns and positioning. When the swell picks up, it can become more powerful and less forgiving, with stronger closeouts and currents.

Things to know

Can get crowded if nearby breaks are flat
Watch for currents and shorebreak on bigger days
Best after a period of stable sandbanks, often following consistent swell patterns
Good for surf check and casual sessions, especially if you want an easy-access spot