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La Garita Surf

3.7 — based on 15 community signals
4.4 12 species 45 contributors

La Garita Surf is a year-round Spanish break with consistent conditions and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlySeasonal

At a glance

Activity
surf
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
12 kn
Wave
1.88 m
Water
23.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (51%)
Now: NNE (24°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.35m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.21m), Low 01:00 (-0.5m)

+1.0 m0 m-1.3 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.5m ▲ 07:00 · +0.21m ▼ 14:00 · -0.49m ▲ 21:00 · +0.03m Now -0.5m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.8 · high Air PM2.522 · moderate 07:40 19:54
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 12.4 1.9 8 0mm
09-20 9.4 1.5 8 1mm
09-21 9 1.16 8 0mm
09-22 9.5 0.96 8 0mm
09-23 8.1 0.94 8 0mm
09-24 8.5 0.96 8 0mm
09-25 8.7 0.94 7 0mm

About this spot

La Garita Surf is a Spanish coastal break that works throughout the year, making it accessible to surfers regardless of season. The spot benefits from steady swell patterns and has built a modest local following, evidenced by community-contributed video documentation and species observation records. Because the break sits outside any Marine Protected Area, it remains open to public access without special permits or restrictions. The area's year-round viability means you can plan trips flexibly without worrying about narrow seasonal windows. Local surfers have logged observations in the region, offering insight into conditions and wildlife encounters. The break suits the active community that documents sessions regularly, suggesting reliable performance and approachable lineups during most periods.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2708km · ~623kg · €11

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Can you surf La Garita year-round?

Yes. La Garita Surf works throughout the year, so you can visit whenever your schedule allows without missing optimal conditions.

What's the difficulty level at La Garita?

Specific difficulty ratings aren't documented. Check community videos and local reports before your trip to gauge your skill match.

Is La Garita in a protected marine area?

No. La Garita Surf is not inside an MPA, so standard beach access applies without special permits.

What marine life will I see?

Community records show 12 documented species observations in the area. Check local reports and videos for seasonal wildlife activity.

See it live now

Live webcams at this spot (within 500 m). Windy.com

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Lanzasurf Surf School

8.5 km
Surf school
Hours: Tu-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su off

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

20 records · 12 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Arbacia lixula

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×2records
Depth:
12–20 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2004
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Echinaster (Echinaster) sepositus

Asteroidea · Echinasteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2003
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2003
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2003
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Arbacia lixula

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2002
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Phocoenidae

Porpoises
Mammalia · Phocoenidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Nov 1979
×1records

Euphausiidae

Malacostraca · Euphausiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Feb 1971
×4records
Depth:
0–200 m

Hyperiidea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Feb 1971
×2records
Depth:
0–200 m

Gastropoda

Gastropoda
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Feb 1971
×1records
Depth:
0–200 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Waves La Garita / Gran Canaria / Wyspy Kanaryjskie

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