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Muellitos Surfspot

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.2 12 species 28 contributors

Muellitos is a year-round Spanish surf spot with consistent waves and easy access near Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entrySeasonal

At a glance

Activity
surf
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.4 kn
Wave
1.88 m
Water
24.2°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (35%)
Now: N (349°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.07m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.19m), Low 14:00 (-0.42m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.2 m
▲ 07:00 · +0.19m ▼ 14:00 · -0.42m ▲ 20:00 · +0.03m ▼ 02:00 · -0.39m Now -0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.65 · high Air PM2.513 · moderate 07:48 20:01
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 8.2 1.9 8 1mm
09-20 6.5 1.54 8 0mm
09-21 7.1 1.14 7 0mm
09-22 8.6 0.98 7 0mm
09-23 5.8 0.94 8 0mm
09-24 4.8 0.92 8 0mm
09-25 5.4 0.88 5 0mm

About this spot

Muellitos sits on the coast of Gran Canaria, Spain, offering reliable surf conditions throughout the year. The break attracts both locals and traveling surfers seeking dependable waves in a well-established Spanish surf zone. The spot benefits from its proximity to Las Palmas, making logistics straightforward for visiting surfers. The area has built a small community of regular surfers who share knowledge through video content and local insights. With three community videos available online, you can scout conditions and learn the nuances of the break before arrival. This peer-generated content gives honest perspective on how the waves perform across different seasons and swell directions. Spain's Canary Islands receive consistent Atlantic swell, and Muellitos benefits from this regular pulse of energy. The break works year-round, so planning is flexible—you can visit whenever fits your schedule. The spot sits outside any marine protected area, so access and session conditions remain straightforward.

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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 ↔ 2881km · ~663kg · €12

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

When is the best time to surf Muellitos?

Muellitos works year-round, so there's no bad season. Check community videos and local forecasts to time your visit around larger swell pulses if you prefer bigger waves.

What is the difficulty level at Muellitos?

Specific difficulty data isn't published, but the spot draws both locals and travelers. Scout community videos to assess whether it suits your skill level before paddling out.

What marine life might I encounter?

Twelve species observations are on record at this location. Check regional marine databases and talk to local surfers about what's typically spotted during your intended visit.

How do I access Muellitos and are there permit requirements?

Muellitos is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. Las Palmas is the nearest major city with airport, accommodation, and services. Check local regulations before your trip.

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.

Buceo La Vieja

1.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00

Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo

1.3 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00

El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center

1.5 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

65 records · 42 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Nov 2016
×3records
Depth:
0–5 m

Octopus vulgaris

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Diadema antillarum

Echinoidea · Diadematidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Taeniurops grabatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Patella candei

Gastropoda · Patellidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Pelagia noctiluca

Scyphozoa · Pelagiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Scyllarides latus

Malacostraca · Scyllaridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Mar 2016
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Dec 2015
×3records
Depth:
5 m

Stenorhynchus lanceolatus

Malacostraca · Inachoididae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×3records
Depth:
5 m

Dardanus calidus

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Cinetorhynchus rigens

Malacostraca · Rhynchocinetidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Achelous hastatus

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 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.

Spanish Left Fires on Day 1, 2020 Cabreiroá Pro Las Americas Highlights

World Surf League
💬 2 top comments
  • great conditions

    @feereel · 👍 1
  • Song name?

    @firefly1121 · 👍 0

Surfing in La Pared | FUERTEVENTURA | SURFING LA PARED

MARIOSMEDIA
💬 1 top comments
  • No comments or views because this song sucks

    @babyguey340 · 👍 1

MUNDAKA - The best wave of Europe ?

Victor Perez Pinaud - Salty Films
💬 3 top comments
  • Le filming, le montage mamma🤌💥

    @valizz12 · 👍 2
  • Lived for three years in the Basque Country in the mid 90's. Never forget the first time I surfed Mundaka. It's such an incredible wave.

    @christopherconnolly600 · 👍 9
  • Mundaka! It's actually Basque, Bay of Biscayne, but same sea as Cantabria

    @anaibarangan4908 · 👍 1

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