About This Spot
Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Canary Islands.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–ENE winds, peaking from May to September, Gran Canaria / Bocabarranco, Canary Islands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The only direction of wind is Northeast, the more East the better. With North the wind is very turbulent at the beach. Gusty near shore because of the little mountain of the left. In summer and when it's blowing 30+ knots in Pozo Izquierdo, then in Playa del Hombre it's about 20 knots.
When to Go
Nice air temps year-round, but water rather cold, so wetsuit always needed (3mm wetsuit all year or less). Lots of sunshine.
What to Expect
It's a wave spot. In summer and with low tide not so big waves. Always respect the surfers, they are usually at the right side of the beach near the cliff and if you can go upwind quickly you should not bother them. Sometimes strong currents.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE
Best wind direction
The only direction of wind is Northeast, the more East the better. With North the wind is very turbulent at the beach. Gusty near shore because of the little mountain of the left. In summer and when it's blowing 30+ knots in Pozo Izquierdo, then in Playa del Hombre it's about 20 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It's a wave spot. In summer and with low tide not so big waves. Always respect the surfers, they are usually at the right side of the beach near the cliff and if you can go upwind quickly you should not bother them. Sometimes strong currents.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From the airport go to the North direction Las Palmas and take the exit to Melenara. About 200m before arriving at Melenara follow the signs to Playa del Hombre. Drive up the hill and within the urbanization follow the signs beach `Playa`. There are two beaches: Bocabarranco (smaller beach) to the left and Playa del Hombre to the right.
Location
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