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Playa de El Bocal

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.4 12 especies 42 colaboradores

Playa de El Bocal is a year-round Spanish surf break with consistent waves and a welcoming local community.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Shore entryFamily-friendly

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surf
Dificultad
beginner

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.6 kn
Olas
2.34 m
Agua
21°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (30%)
Now: SE (135°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 3.39m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (-1m)

+1.3 m0 m-2.1 m
▼ 04:00 · -1m ▲ 10:00 · +0.19m ▼ 17:00 · -1m ▲ 23:00 · -0.06m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.65 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 07:59 20:18
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.7 2.36 6 0mm
09-20 13.5 1.44 6 0mm
09-21 8.9 1.4 6 0mm
09-22 5.5 1.24 5 0mm
09-23 5 1.2 5 0mm
09-24 3.1 1.22 5 0mm
09-25 7.7 1.86 5 0mm

About this spot

Playa de El Bocal sits on Spain's coast and offers surfing opportunities throughout the year. The beach draws both visiting and local surfers seeking reliable wave conditions. The spot operates outside marine protected areas, making access straightforward for traveling surfers. The break has earned attention from the local surf community, with video documentation and species observation records suggesting a vibrant ecosystem around the break. While detailed depth and difficulty metrics aren't widely published, the spot maintains a reputation as accessible to surfers of varying skill levels. The beach benefits from consistent swell exposure and sandy/rocky features typical of Spanish coastal breaks. Community resources—including video clips from experienced surfers—provide firsthand insights into conditions and techniques suited to the location. Visitors can expect a relaxed atmosphere and straightforward beach access. The lack of strict marine reserve designation keeps logistics simple for day trips or longer stays in the region.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 336km · ~77kg · €1

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Playa de El Bocal?

The break offers rideable conditions year-round, so timing depends more on your schedule and swell forecasts than seasonal constraints. Check local swell reports for optimal window planning.

What is the difficulty level and what depths should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't widely documented for this break. Review community video content and local forums to gauge conditions and speak with locals on arrival for current conditions.

What marine life might I encounter?

The location has 12 recorded species observations, indicating healthy coastal biodiversity typical of Spanish Atlantic breaks. Marine encounters are generally non-threatening to surfers.

Are permits or special access required?

The spot is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. No special permits are needed to surf or visit the break.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Centro Buceo Pedreña

6.5 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

2 registros · 2 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Phocoena phocoena

Mammalia · Phocoenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
25 ene 2026
×1registros

Vallonia costata

Gastropoda · Valloniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y 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
  • Song name?

    @firefly1121 · 👍 0
  • great conditions

    @feereel · 👍 1

A road trip to Spain's best left point break

Kale Brock (Kale Brock)
💬 3 top comments
  • Me and my mates surfed this in 77.. empty for days. Big .. and camped on the beach. ❤❤❤❤

    @christogillard4145 · 👍 4
  • Nice vid. I'd always prefer to have a crappier wave on a nice quiet day with no one out, than a perfect wave that's super crowded.

    @LurgsHowToGuides · 👍 27
  • great vid, loved the graphical breakdown of locals, border patrol and non locals, that was hilarious!

    @johnmorris6643 · 👍 2

Surfing in La Pared | FUERTEVENTURA | SURFING LA PARED

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

    @babyguey340 · 👍 1

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