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Boquines Surf Guide

Boquines in Gran Canaria is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northwest.. Best around mid tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Watch out for .

Boquines Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Icon reef  redReefIcon  s33.4
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
22.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Boquines:

The best conditions reported for surf at Boquines occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Boquines (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Boquines with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 22% of the time in October while 76% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 2% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
22%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
76%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
2%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Boquines Location Map

Interactive Boquines surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Boquines is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Canary Islands, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Boquines is Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN), also in Canary Islands, 86 km (53 miles) away.

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Icon legend buoysLive Wave Height (m)
Icon legend windLive Wind Speed (km/h)
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Boquines Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 9 June 2023, 22:46 Local Time
FriSaturday 10
10PM1AM4AM7AM
Wave (m)
1.1
NNW
1
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
10
5
5
5
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Swell History at Boquines

Surf stats for Boquines, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Boquines

Wind stats for Boquines, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:

Discover surf breaks near Boquines. Click below to view there surf guides.

    • Icon reef  redReef
    • Icon  s43.6
    Reliability: consistent
    1km away
    • Icon reef  redReef
    • Icon  s33.0
    Reliability: consistent
    1km away
    • Icon beachBeach and reef
    • Icon  s32.7
    Reliability: very consistent
    1km away
    • Icon reef  redReef
    • Icon  s22.3
    Reliability: fairly consistent
    2km away
    • Icon beach  redBeach and reef
    • Icon  s33.0
    Reliability: very consistent
    2km away

Wave Buoys Nearest To Boquines:

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