La Cicer (Los Giles - West)

La Cicer is a fairly exposed, school-friendly urban beach break at the western end of Las Canteras in Las Palmas, with multiple sandy peaks producing left and right waves. The break is described as reliable for a wide range of levels, with the center and southern areas tending to be more accessible for learners, while the more northern peaks can feel more technical. In wind-driven conditions, the spot is strongly influenced by the prevailing trade-wind pattern. Mornings are typically the cleanest, before the trade winds strengthen and can add messy/onshore chop. For better surfing, conditions are commonly described as best with offshore wind from the south-southwest, with South or Southeast winds sometimes providing cleaner offshore flow, while North winds can bring onshore chop. Surf consistency is seasonally strongest from October to March, with December highlighted as a top month for cleaner surf conditions. Summer is often flatter or less consistently surfable, which can reduce wave quality even though the location remains broadly usable. For swell, a working window is commonly described as north-northwest to northwest, supporting relatively dependable beach-break waves. Safety-wise, the main caution is the current near the auditorium area, where rip currents can pull strongly toward the west during bigger swell. Hazards can also include scattered submerged rocks/pebbles (more apparent at low tide or after winter storms) and high crowd density. Lifeguards are reported year-round, rescue availability is described as limited, and emergency response via 112 is available across the city.