La Cicer (Los Giles - East)

La Cicer is an urban beach-break surf spot at the southern end of Las Canteras in Las Palmas. It’s widely described as very consistent and beginner-friendly, with playful a-frame peaks and peeling sections on good days. While the bottom is largely sandy, submerged volcanic rocks can appear at low tide, so staying aware of the water underfoot is important. Wave quality is commonly characterized as good/regionally classic, and conditions are described as workable across all tide levels—often with mid-tide suggested as a sweet spot. Optimal swell is reported from the north-to-northeast sector, with working swell size typically described as starting around 0.9 m and holding up to roughly the low 2 m range, though it can close out when swell gets larger (around/above the ~3 m mark in one report). Wind is generally influenced by trade winds, with local afternoon sea-breeze/thermal effects sometimes reinforcing the regime in summer. For surf quality, southerly/offshore winds are described as ideal, while north winds can make the surf choppier. Typical wind strength is reported in the 10–20 knot range, and reliability is generally described as high. The biggest practical challenge is crowding: weekend days can draw hundreds of people in the water. There are also additional safety considerations including strong currents/rip currents (especially with larger surf) and reports of polluted water, plus limited rescue availability. Dawn sessions can help you find calmer conditions, and it’s advised to avoid entering the water for a day or two after rain due to stormwater discharge.