Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna)
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Expert
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) is an exposed reef break in northern Tenerife that favors high tide for managing shallow reef exposure. The spot is described as having reasonably consistent surf, especially in winter, with the best month highlighted as October. Conditions are considered expert-only due to the combination of reef/rock hazards and water movement issues such as rips and strong currents or surges. Wave character is reported as powerful and fast-peeling, with reef walls that can wrap around the point. Multiple descriptions emphasize that the spot holds size well and becomes heavy on bigger sets—making it a high-stakes break even when the wave quality is very good/excellent. The working swell direction is reported as from the north (with one source also specifying northwest), while south winds are commonly described as working offshore/grooming. Access and safety are central to planning here. The spot is accessed by hike-only or strenuous coastal paths (or boat access in some descriptions), and it is isolated with no facilities at the spot. Hazard notes include sharp volcanic rocks, submerged boulders, heavy shore break, and rips/strong currents; local etiquette is strongly emphasized, including respect for privacy and not dropping in. Regarding wind reliability, October is flagged with a high blown-out percentage and a much smaller clean percentage, so choosing the right session window matters. With the spot being remote and lacking rescue/lifeguard coverage at the beach itself, surfers should be prepared for difficult entry/exit and plan accordingly (including using local knowledge for directions and timing).
- Best at high tide with winter consistency.
- Powerful, fast-peeling reef waves with long rides on strong swells.
- Remote, isolated break inside Anaga Rural Park.
- High-quality exposed reef surfing in winter with consistent groundswells.
- Works best around high tide and can hold significant swell and powerful sets.
- Limited crowd due to difficult access.
- Expert-only reef hazards (sharp rocks, submerged boulders, rips/strong currents).
- Remote/isolated with difficult access and limited spot services.
- Wind can be unreliable and frequently blown out in October.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- S
- Offshore directions
- S
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Wind described as thermal in spot guidance; conditions vary and are often not clean.
- Reliability
- 64% of the time blown out in October; 24% clean
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Described as steady; however, blown-out conditions are common in October.
- Best Months
- October
- Shadow Zones
- High cliffs of the Anaga massif can provide shelter from north-easterly winds (relevant to local wind exposure).
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Rocks — Rocks/reef bottom
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Big — Big wave potential and described as powerful; one provider also characterizes it as capable of holding massive swells.
- Launch
- Small — Hike-only access via a path; rocky entry from shore or boat access described.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Access is described as moderate by one provider, but other guidance calls it expert-only/strenuous—overall it is difficult and remote.
Through the year
Winter months can be rainy in the Anaga region; more frequent rainfall between November and February.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed reef break with consistent groundswells in winter; best at high tide. Works with north swell and south winds (wind described as sometimes offshore). Expert-only due to reef hazards, rips/currents, and remote access.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- N, NNW
- Swell Height
- 1.5–3 m
- Optimal Tide
- High — Both providers emphasize high tide as the best condition to manage shallow reef hazards.
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Semi-sheltered; influenced by local geography/cliffs that can reduce exposure to certain wind directions.
- Wind Effect
- Wind effect described as cross-offshore by spot guidance; south/southeast winds are described as offshore and groom wave faces.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size well/massive swells; becomes heavy and expert-only on bigger sets.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Spot-level guidance: good quality; another provider describes excellent quality.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Described as powerful; also noted as capable of holding massive swells.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Peeling reef waves.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Peel speed described as fast.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Rides described as medium; also reported as long/fast walls with wrapping around the point.
- Ride Length Details
- Reports include rides up to 100 meters on strong winter swells, plus long fast walls.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) in the full forecast view.
Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–12 ktsGusts 20 kts
- Direction
- E82°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2412 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.7–1.8 m10s period
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
Over the next 7 days, Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) is forecast for daytime winds of 4–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 20 kts. The prevailing direction is E. Waves run 0.7–1.8 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Rips
- Locals
- Sharp volcanic rocks
- Strong currents and surges
- Submerged boulders
- Heavy shore break
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported at the spot level.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospital: La Laguna General Hospital. Emergency number: 112. Coastguard: 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Local customs and privacy are emphasized; local-only access is noted.
Rules of the spot
Follow local custom; do not drop in; respect break privacy. Access is local/remote—follow directions provided by locals and keep to lineup etiquette.
- Local-only access.
- No children under 12.
- Located within Anaga Rural Park (protected area).
- Ask locals for directions; the spot is isolated and known by twin rocks.
- Best at high tide; avoid the shallowest rocks by surfing mid to high tide.
- Often very remote—expect limited/no mobile signal in some spots.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna
- Nearest Town
- Taganana
- Parking
- Park at Playa de El Bollullo parking area, then follow the path up to the right to reach the break. Alternative guidance: parking in Punta del Hidalgo where the hike begins.
- Access
- Parking is available near Playa de El Bollullo; then hike via path/stairs to the right toward the break (roadside parking then foot access). Another access description notes strenuous hike along the coastal path from Punta del Hidalgo or boat access.
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Accommodation options are available in Punta del Hidalgo or Bajamar; also described as nearby in coastal towns around the coast.
- Food & Drink
- No facilities at the spot; nearest options are in Punta del Hidalgo.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Visitors commonly combine rugged northern coastline surfing with Anaga nature walks and time in the historic city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve featuring ancient laurel forests and dramatic mountain ridges.
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colonial architecture and vibrant pedestrian streets.
A series of trails through the humid forest with various difficulty levels.
Local fisherman's guild offering fresh seafood with ocean views.
Sea-water swimming pools protected from the Atlantic swell, ideal for families.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna)?
The best overall months at Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) are October, November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are October.
Which wind directions work at Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna)?
Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) works with S winds. Offshore directions are S.
What skill level is Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) suitable for?
Losdos Hermanos (La Laguna) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Expert.