Los Charcos (Costa Teguise)

Los Charcos (Costa Teguise) is a small, enclosed lagoon-style spot with clear water, where the approach is typically a sandy entrance into a very shallow basin. Conditions are strongly tide-dependent: at low tide the basin can become dry and the reef in front of the exit cannot be crossed, so wind and wave riding are generally planned for high tide. For wind sports, the key factor is the NE–E trade-wind regime (Alisios), which is most reliable from May through September. The wind is described as consistent in that period, giving flat-water riding options inside the lagoon, while the exit/reef can provide cleaner breaking waves between the jetties or arms when the water level is high enough. Windsurfing is the best match for the spot’s layout: a main flat-water area in the lagoon with a more technical wave setup at the reef/exit, making it suitable for advanced riders who can manage the narrow, tide-limited exit zone. Kitesurfing is also reported as a strong option—especially as a quieter alternative to busier nearby beaches—using the basin’s flat water and the wave/reef at the right tide, though navigation and swimming-zone rules may matter during peak season. Surfing at Los Charcos is reef-based and mostly depends on NE-directed swell and high tide. One source describes a primarily peeling wave with moderate power and a semi-sheltered feel, while larger swells can create shorebreak and make the shallow reef more hazardous. Across all disciplines, the main safety themes are sharp reef/rocks, shallow water at low tide, and careful adherence to the designated entry/exit—get out rather than pushing into the reef when the tide is wrong.