Playa del Hombre
Gran Canaria, Spain · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 5.5s
- Wind
- 41 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 3h485-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Canary local
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Playa del Hombre is a beach break in Gran Canaria, Spain. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NE with light offshore winds from the SW. 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE
- Best wind direction
- SW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Playa del Hombre surf FAQ
Is Playa del Hombre good for beginners?+
Playa del Hombre is a beach 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 Playa del Hombre?+
Different days call for different boards. Playa del Hombre 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 Playa del Hombre?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NE with light offshore winds from the SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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