Maspalomas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Spain – Gran Canaria)
| Name: | Maspalomas |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Maspalomas in Gran Canaria is an exposed beach and reef break that only works once in a while. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Offshore winds blow from the north. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's often crowded here. Take care to avoid the rocks.
Overall Maspalomas Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Maspalomas surf quality by season and Maspalomas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Maspalomas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Maspalomas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa del Inglas | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Arguineguin | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Pozo Izquierdo | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mosca Point | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Arinaga | 15 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Maspalomas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1339 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1416 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 1513 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1610 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 1623 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Maspalomas: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1610 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1610 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1635 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1635 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 1647 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Maspalomas: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 521 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 736 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 961 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 989 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1034 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Maspalomas: |
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| Closest city location | Playa del Ingles (Spain) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Rico (Spain) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Santa Lucia (Spain) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Mogan (Spain) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Bartolome (Spain) | 13 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Maspalomas is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Canary Islands, 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Maspalomas is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), also in Canary Islands, 102 km (63 miles) away.
- Third is Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Canary Islands, 111 km (69 miles) away.
- Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Canary Islands is 188 km (117 miles) away.
- Hierro Airport (VDE), also in Canary Islands is the fifth nearest airport to Maspalomas and is 226 km (140 miles) away.
