El Lloret (Los Giles - West)

El Lloret is a right-hand point break on Las Palmas’ west-side waterfront, breaking over a rocky/volcanic bottom. It’s known for long, clean rides when the right north or northwest swell lines up, and for offering a recognizable wall that many surfers use for maneuvers. Conditions are described as very consistent, with the swell typically starting to work around head-high (roughly 1.5–2 m) and holding size into larger swells (often cited up to ~4 m+). Wave quality is characterized as a regional classic and, under the best set-ups, as very high quality. The spot is generally best on low to mid tide, with offshore south (and south/east-to-south/west) winds helping groom the wave faces. Depending on swell and crowding, the wave can shift from a peeling feel to more hollow/fast sections at size, which increases the difficulty. Safety and etiquette are a major focus here. The area is rocky with sharp volcanic features and reported sea urchins, and surfers also report strong currents/rip-type flow and slippery entry/exit. Local priority behavior is emphasized across sources: don’t surf unless locals explicitly allow it, and wait your turn rather than dropping in. Crowd pressure is also significant—weekends are described as ultra crowded—so timing set-to-set observation (by watching locals enter/exit) is a key practical tip. Access is straightforward for an urban spot: it’s reached by walking to the end of La Cicer avenue (with similarly described access via the western promenade). Rescue is reported as limited/seasonal, and the nearest major hospital is identified as Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín; the emergency number in Spain is 112.