Las Cucharas (Costa Teguise)

Las Cucharas (Costa Teguise) is a small, sandy bay setup on Lanzarote where Northeast trade winds commonly deliver strong, repeatable sessions—especially from May through August. Winds are typically in the 15–25 knot range and are described as steady in summer, with a known wind shadow in the first ~100 m from the beach that can make the nearshore ramp-up tricky for less experienced riders. For windsurfing, the bay supports freeride and bump-and-jump riding close in, while the left-hand edge/entrance/exit reef area is where wave lines can form. The spot is also closely managed around swimmers, so zoned entry/launch and attention to designated teaching areas are important. Kitesurfing exists here, but multiple sources emphasize that riding is restricted inside the bay—particularly during peak summer hours—to reduce conflict with swimmers and windsurfers. Surfing at Las Cucharas is described as a left-hand beach/reef break with generally good quality. The break is reported to start working under 1 m and hold up to around 1 m+, but larger swell can lead to closeouts—particularly as conditions intensify with current. Wind direction can affect how clean the wave faces look, with one report noting that NW winds can groom the wave faces. Infrastructure is a major advantage: access is described as immediate from Costa Teguise, and there are amenities like toilets, showers, and changing rooms along with parking and sport-focused services (storage and seasonal repair are reported). Safety planning should treat rocks/reef, swimmers, buoys, and the wave-breaker mole seriously, and riders should be ready for stronger wind in summer and nearshore wind shadow effects.