El Conquistador (Las Américas)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Skill Level
- Mixed, Medium waves
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
El Conquistador (Las Américas) is an exposed urban reef break on Tenerife’s south coast, typically producing lefts and rights that peel over a volcanic reef. Multiple sources emphasize that timing matters: conditions are repeatedly reported as best around mid tide with a rising tide, while the reef can become very shallow and dangerous at dead low tide. Smaller days are described as more approachable, whereas medium swells can make the break more serious due to hard impacts on the reef.
- Reef/rocky bay break with both lefts and rights
- Best performance around mid tide and rising tide
- Offshore winds reported from the east (and East/North-East as ideal offshore in one source)
- Working swell window often tied to west/south-west/south swells
- Reliable urban reef break with both lefts and rights when timing/swell line up
- Peels over a volcanic reef with good wave quality in suitable conditions
- Central, easy walking access within the resort area and strong on-the-ground amenities
- Sharp reef/rock hazards including sea urchins
- Can get rippy when conditions build
- Heavy pedestrian traffic and crowds in the urban zone
- Water-quality concerns reported in some sources
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, NNE, NE, ESE, SE
- Offshore directions
- E, NNE, NE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Also reported as light to moderate depending on source/conditions.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, October, November, December
- Shadow Zones
- High-rise hotels and buildings along the promenade create significant wind shadows and turbulence close to shore.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed, Medium waves
- Beach
- Mixed — Mixed rocky/reef character; includes rocky bay with beach-side access.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Also reported as small in some spot guides.
- Launch
- Small — Rocky entry points with limited sandy patches; sharp rocks reported near entry and inside riding area.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Kitesurfing can be difficult due to technical rocky/urban launch; surfing entry described as beach-side access but with sharp rocks.
Through the year
Sometimes crowded; crowd/line-up peaks during winter tourist months and school holidays.
Very rare rainfall; storm/rain risk mostly between December and February.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Primarily reported as niche/technical and expert-only, working during rare southern storm events; rocky, urban obstacles make it extremely technical. Some sources find limited evidence for kitesurfing at this exact spot.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–10 m²
Rarely practiced; possible for experts in specific southern swell/wind conditions due to rocky shoreline and limited suitability.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.2–5.3 m²
Challenging due to shallow reef and sharp rocks; only suitable at higher tides for experienced riders.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–5 m²
Urban rocky bay reef break with both lefts and rights; best around mid tide / rising tide. Can become more serious on medium swells due to reef impacts.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- W, SW, S
- Swell Height
- 0.5–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid, High — Mid tide and rising tide are repeatedly reported as favorable.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef break in an urban coastal setting.
- Wind Effect
- Easterly winds are reported as offshore for clean faces, and East/North-East winds are reported as ideal offshore. West-facing swell exposure helps it work best with southwest swell.
- Bigger Swell
- Can produce fast walls and is better for more experienced surfers when size builds; on bigger swell it can become heavy/challenging with wash-throughs.
- Wave Quality
- Good
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Also described as 'ordinary, fun' in a spot guide.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Also reported as peeling.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Also described as medium peel speed in another source.
- Ride Length
- Short — Normal rides commonly under 50 m; better days can reach roughly 50–150 m.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are under 50 m; good days are in the 50 to 150 m range (one source notes rides typically between 50 and 150 m depending on swell angle).
From the spot
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for El Conquistador (Las Américas) in the full forecast view.
El Conquistador (Las Américas) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–10 ktsGusts 20 kts
- Direction
- ENE73°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2510 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–0.9 m10s period
- Temperature
- 22–30 °C
Over the next 7 days, El Conquistador (Las Américas) is forecast for daytime winds of 3–10 kts, peaking around 10 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 20 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.5–0.9 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Sharp rocky reef
- Sharp volcanic rocks
- Sea urchins
- Submerged rocks
- Crowds / pedestrians on the promenade
- Possible sewage discharge reports
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Lifeguard presence is reported as seasonal in one source.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability is reported as limited.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are located in Los Cristianos and Playa de Las Américas.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Also described as mild localism in some reports.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; the area is divided into several peaks, and respect for local regulars is highly recommended.
- Kitesurfing is generally discouraged during peak beach hours due to crowds.
- No-fly zones near buildings.
- Watch your feet on sharp rocks.
- Check the tide carefully; the reef becomes very shallow and dangerous at dead low tide.
- Mid tide and rising tide are repeatedly reported as favorable.
- Smaller days are more approachable than medium-swell days.
- The spot can be rippy when bigger.
- Wear booties to protect against sea urchins and sharp lava rock.
- Park in nearby underground lots; street parking is nearly impossible.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Arona
- Nearest Town
- Playa de las Américas
- Parking
- Beach-side parking on Calle Arenas Blancas reported; limited street parking overall, with paid underground garages within about a 5-minute walk.
- Access
- Beach-side access from the Playa de Las Américas promenade; described as being in front of the hotel zone/conquistador area.
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Direct — Numerous hotels and apartments are located directly adjacent to the spot.
- Food & Drink
- A wide variety of beachfront cafes, bars, and international restaurants line the promenade.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available at several surf shops along the promenade/nearby avenues.
- Gear Storage
- Some local surf shops offer daily or weekly board storage; broader resort area storage is also reported.
- Gear Repair
- Basic surfboard repairs available at local surf shops; repair services are reported more broadly for the resort area.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at El Conquistador (Las Américas)?
The best overall months at El Conquistador (Las Américas) are October, November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are January, February, March, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at El Conquistador (Las Américas)?
El Conquistador (Las Américas) works with E, NNE, NE, ESE, SE winds. Offshore directions are E, NNE, NE.
What equipment sizes are recommended at El Conquistador (Las Américas)?
Recommended equipment sizes at El Conquistador (Las Américas): Kitesurfing: 7–10 m² · Windsurfing: 4.2–5.3 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–5 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is El Conquistador (Las Américas) suitable for?
El Conquistador (Las Américas) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Expert · Windsurfing: Expert · Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Intermediate to Advanced.