El Pollon (La Graciosa)

El Pollon is a remote, exposed right-hand reef break on La Graciosa, reached only after ferrying from Lanzarote and then continuing by long walk, bike, or authorized 4x4. The wave is described as extremely fast and hollow, with powerful barrel sections when the swell and conditions line up. The bottom is rocky/reef (including coral/sharp volcanic rock) and the entry requires careful timing with sets. Surf quality is consistently reported as excellent/epic, and the spot is noted to be very consistent (with very low weekday and weekend crowd levels reported). Best performance is associated with autumn through spring, especially October to April, with the spot typically favoring mid tide and rising/falling tide movement. The working swell range is reported as starting at less than 1 m and up, while one dataset also provides an indicative window of about 1.0–3.0 m. Wind directions are listed as South, SouthEast, East, and NorthEast, with offshore winds preferred for cleaner faces. However, the spot is described as highly sensitive to wind direction, so conditions can change surf quality quickly even when swell is present. For approach and planning, there is no on-site rescue reported; the area is remote and hazards include sea urchins, rocks/reef/coral, and rips/undertow/strong currents. Because the reef is shallow and technical, the spot is generally framed as for experienced/expert surfers only. Visitors should plan for logistics and self-sufficiency (water/sun protection, appropriate footwear, and careful entry/launch timing), and follow environmental regulations in the protected marine reserve.