Surf spot

Puerto de la Cruz - Playa Jardín

Forecast conditions and map view for Puerto de la Cruz - Playa Jardín in Canary, Tenerife. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canary, Tenerife
Coordinates: 28.4135, -16.5592

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.8	1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2
Wave direction	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	N	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
Wave period (s)	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.8	6.7	8.8	8.8	8.5	8.4	8.6	8.4	7.2	7.3	6.8	8.8	4.2	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.7	5.8	6	6.2	6.4	6.6	6.8	7	7	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.1	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	142	138	138	140	130	123	112	102	90	83	76	67	59	53	47	40	35	32	28	28	30	53	49	39	39	40	38	18	36	35	39	22	50	81	98	111	124	132	149	164	199	229	249	266	264	262	259	266	276	265	245	226	203	181	159	138
Wind speed (km/h)	3.9	6.7	4.9	8	14.4	11.2	1.8	7.4	6.8	3.3	3.7	7.5	13.5	14.2	10.2	2.7	1.1	1.1	9.2	2.6	5.1	1.3	1.5	1.8	1.4	4.8	4	2.9	9.2	20.5	14.7	10.1	9.4	8.3	5.4	10.2	10.8	16.3	8.8	2.8	4.2	1.8	3.5	3.4	8.3	9.1	5.4	0.7	1.9	5.4	6.8	9.7	13.3	12.3	8.8	3.6
Wind direction	ENEGlassy	ESEOffshore	NEGlassy	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NEGlassy	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	NWGlassy	WGlassy	WNWOnshore	NNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWGlassy	ESEGlassy	NGlassy	EOffshore	SEGlassy	NCross	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	NGlassy	NECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	EOffshore	EOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NCross	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NCross	NCross	NCross	SGlassy	ENEGlassy	NCross	NCross	NNECross-off	NCross	NNECross	NCross	NEGlassy

Puerto de la Cruz – Playa Jardín (Tenerife, Canary Islands) is a popular urban surf spot on the north coast of Tenerife, known for its dramatic volcanic setting and consistent Atlantic swell.

Spot description

Type: Beach break with some rocky sections and volcanic reef influence
Orientation: Exposed to northwest and north swells
Wave quality: Can offer fast, punchy waves with decent shape when conditions line up
Level: Best for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can work for improvers
Crowd factor: Often busy, especially when conditions are good, since it’s close to town and easily accessible

Conditions

Best swell: Northwest / north
Best wind: Light offshore or calm easterly trades
Tide: Can vary, but many surfers prefer mid to low tide depending on sand and current conditions
Consistency: Fairly consistent thanks to Tenerife’s north coast exposure, especially in autumn and winter

Hazards

Strong currents can be present
Rocks/volcanic reef in parts of the area
Crowds and local traffic in the water
Conditions can change quickly with Atlantic weather systems

Vibe

Playa Jardín combines a city-beach atmosphere with raw volcanic scenery. The backdrop of Puerto de la Cruz, black sand, and the lush north coast make it one of the more scenic surf locations in Tenerife.