Las Canteras, Spain
Also within 20 km of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Real Club Náutico Sailing spot · 0.9 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- La Cicer Surf spot · 1 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- La Barra Surf spot · 1.5 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- El Air Surf spot · 1.6 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- El Lloret Surf spot · 1.7 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- El Confital Surf spot · 3.8 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Medio Ahogado Surf spot · 4 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Derecha del castillo Surf spot · 5.5 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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About Las Canteras
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces NW (304°), so it takes swell from the NW. The wind blows offshore from the SE (124°). It is sheltered to the open swell. It suits beginners and up. It works in 2–10 ft of swell. The sea is about 19°C in March, its coldest month (2 mm shorty), and 23°C in August, its warmest (2 mm shorty). For beginners the best months are usually October, November and December, with about 1 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1.9 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 6 surf spots and 1 wind sports spot.
Water about 23°C: 2 mm shorty. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 18 h 20 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LPA, changing at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
See flights ORD → LPA · Skyscanner from about £405 returnAdGetting there. 45 min from the airport to Las Canteras, 27 km.
Accommodation.
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Hire and lessons.
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Forecast
The score for experts, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for experts | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 13, too small | 4 ft6 s | 107kJ | wind from the north, 8 knots | 23°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 39, fair | 6 ft8 s | 451kJ | wind from the north-north-west, 3 knots | 22°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 44, fair | 6 ft8 s | 394kJ | offshorewind from the south-east, 8 knots, offshore | 22°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 24, too small | 4 ft7 s | 132kJ | offshorewind from the east, 11 knots, offshore | 23°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 19, too small | 3 ft5 s | 50kJ | offshorewind from the east-south-east, 7 knots, offshore | 23°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 23, too small | 4 ft10 s | 328kJ | wind from the north-east, 9 knots | 23°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 22, too small | 4 ft8 s | 166kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 9 knots | 22°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 19, too small | 3 ft9 s | 127kJ | wind from the north-east, 6 knots | 22°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 29, too small | 5 ft6 s | 184kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 5 knots | 23°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 17, too small | 3 ft5 s | 57kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 4 knots | 22°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for expert surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Fly ORD to LPA, changing at LIS, then 45 min by road. About 18h 20 door to door
- Tue 20 OctSurf El Lloret
Best 10:00 to 13:00 local time: 6 ft at 8 s, offshore wind.
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Too small: 3 ft at best.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Fly ORD to LPA, changing at LIS, then 45 min by road. About 18h 20 door to door
The plan picks the best of 10 spots near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria each day: Derecha del castillo, El Air, El Confital, El Lloret, La Barra, La Cicer, Las Canteras, Medio Ahogado, Muelle de San Cristobal, Playa la laja.
The trip from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with every spot near it
Rough cost
About £915–£1,740 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to LPA, estimated from distance and season, changing at LIS, full-service airlines, with a hold bag | £405–£845 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Taxi | airport and back, shared | £40–£65 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £185–£310 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £175–£330 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £75–£125 |
| Total | £915–£1,740 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Asadero De Pollos El PuenteChicken · 0.4 km from the centre
- Casa TandooriIndian · 0.4 km from the centre
- El Equilibrista 33Spanish · 0.4 km from the centre
- Ristorante Pizzeria Casa ItaliaItalian · 0.4 km from the centre
- Ca'AndrésBurger · 0.5 km from the centre
- Casa MalasiaMalaysian · 0.5 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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