El Confital
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria · Spain
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City-edge lava reef producing fast, sharp right-hand barrels — Gran Canaria's premium wave for the shortboard elite, with the capital's skyline glowing across the bay.
Today's surf at El Confital
Updated 11:14 spot time
El Confital surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.0 m chest to head high, 0.9 m NNW swell at 10.75 s. Wind up to 15 km/h NW. Water 25°C. Best surf window around 03:00 — good (3.5/5) with 7 km/h SSE wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
NW–N
Best wind
SE–E
Ideal size
4–10 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
October–March
Crowd
Crowded
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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