Las Monjas
Gran Canaria, Spain · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 9.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · Low in 5h385-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Canary local
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Las Monjas is a reef break in Gran Canaria, Spain. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NW
- Best wind direction
- SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Las Monjas surf FAQ
Is Las Monjas good for beginners?+
Las Monjas is a reef break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Las Monjas?+
Different days call for different boards. Las Monjas can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Las Monjas?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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