"Surfing in the city" locations Canary Isles

[Raiz]

Hi all,

Every year I'm trying to combine a family vacation with surfing. My wife and kid don't surf. She doesn't like it, he's too young (2). It's important for us to combine surfing time, family time and a good time for my family while I'm in the water.

Basically, what I'm looking for is a combination of:
- relative good chance for good waves (august/september) for my skill level: learning to go from surfing ahead of the wave to surfing down the line
- beach break
- sandy beach
- in a city / town / village: no need to travel to the waves by car

Good examples are Honolulu, Lahaina (Maui) Rio but we also had a great time in a smaller town Les Sables D'Olonne (France). It was basically looking from the hotel/appartment window to the beach. If there were waves I'd go in for a bit (wife and kid would enjoy themselves on the beach or they went shopping) and if there were no waves, we'd do something as a family on the beach or somewhere else. Perfect.

For this year we're looking at the Canary Isles, I've checked this site: https://surfing-waves.com/atlas/euro ... lands.html but I couldn't really find anything. Am I missing something? Or should I look for another location?

Also, I know it's not, how to say this, the "core thought of a surfer" , but are there any sites or lists with many of these "surfing in the city" spots together? (worldwide)

Thanks for all replys!

[LxS]

Although I have never surfed there myself, I have seen plenty of people surfing in Calleta de Famara (http://www.lanzaroteguidebook.com/desti ... -de-famara), and overall, it seems to be one of the best places to surf in the Canary Islands.
Plus, Lanzarote is a pretty relaxed island compared to the rest of the archipelago, with the most beautiful natural scenery too. Calleta is a pretty relaxed place, with a few surfing schools, but definitely not a crowded place and very suitable for beginners/intermediates.
Famara It is not a luxurious village (rather the opposite), but if you're looking for a laidback atmosphere, fresh fish and seafood, for a reasonable price, this is an awesome place, far from the touristic crowds.
On shitty weather/wave days, there is plenty to explore in the island, that will keep you occupied for quite a few days!

[waikikikichan]

Basically, what I'm looking for is a combination of:
- relative good chance for good waves (august/september) for my skill level: learning to go from surfing ahead of the wave to surfing down the line
- beach break
- sandy beach
- in a city / town / village: no need to travel to the waves by car

Good examples are Honolulu, Lahaina (Maui) Rio but we also had a great time in a smaller town Les Sables D'Olonne (France).

Just to clarify,
1) At what beach break did you surf at when you stayed in Honolulu ?
2) At what beach break did you surf at when you stayed in Lahaina, Maui ?
3) What type of board and what length do you normally ride ?

[Raiz]

Hi waikikikichan,

1: Waikiki Bay, the part with some surf schools where you can get lessons
2: I'm not sure what it's called, but here it is on Google: https://www.google.nl/maps/place/Hawa%C ... 7818?hl=nl
(I hope it works, it was near Goofy Foot Surf School)
3: I'm currently on a beginners board, BIC 7'6 mini noserider

[waikikikichan]

what I'm looking for is - beach break
Good examples are Honolulu, Lahaina (Maui)

Both the waves in Waikiki ( Honolulu ) and Lahaina ( Maui ) are REEF breaks, NOT Beach breaks. So you may be confused on what a beach break is. Maybe you're are wanting waves that break closer to the shore/beach, so as not to paddle too far out ?

[Raiz]

Both the waves in Waikiki ( Honolulu ) and Lahaina ( Maui ) are REEF breaks, NOT Beach breaks. So you may be confused on what a beach break is. Maybe you're are wanting waves that break closer to the shore/beach, so as not to paddle too far out ?

Well yes and no. I mostly meant waves that break close to the shore indeed. However, I did also mean beach break so it's more fun for my wife/kid to be in the water, walking on sand, not having to wear shoes or something because of sharp reef/rocks and stuff that lives in between.

But you are right, I was totally wrong about these 2 Hawaii beaches

[waikikikichan]

Glad you clarified that. But there are Reef Breaks that have a sandy shoreline ( like Waikiki which you experienced ). Japan is mostly beach break and I feel it's more dangerous for kids playing near the shore and for riding longer boards when the waves get head high.

[surf patrol]

Canary Islands are great for surf. The best one is Fuerteventura, it's called the Hawai of EU.
Check village El Cotillo. It's on the north. There is a sandy beach with beach break. I do recommend rentacar because island is worth of seeing.

[Hache]

I've surfed in Fuerteventura back in 2014. The North zona of the Island is a perfect surf spot.
El Cotillo, as said before, it's a beatifull small village but I think Corralejo would suit more to your needs. Combining surf and family activities. Corralejo is a touristic spot so it doesnt have the beauty El Cotillo has but it does have more facilites.
I hope my answer, though a bit late, comes In time for you.