EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Tenerife, Spain)

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EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Guide

EL Chalet (Alcala) in Tenerife is a fairly exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. There is no reef break. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include - Rocks - Localism.

EL Chalet (Alcala) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	20.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing EL Chalet (Alcala):

The best conditions reported for surf at EL Chalet (Alcala) occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing EL Chalet (Alcala) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 37% of the time in January while 7% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 56% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

37%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

56%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore EL Chalet (Alcala) Location Map

Interactive EL Chalet (Alcala) 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.

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EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:23 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	10AM	1PM	4PM	7PM
Wave (m)	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Period (s)	9	9	9	8
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	glass	glass	cross- off

EL Chalet (Alcala) Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 22.0 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (20.5 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 20.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite