Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Intermediate to Expert
- Skill Level
- Mixed
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) is a small, exposed volcanic reef break where surf depends strongly on tide and swell. Multiple reports emphasize that it does not work very often and can be flat in summer, so sessions are typically about waiting for the right combination of conditions rather than frequent routine surf. The spot favors northeast swell for best wave quality, and it works best around high tide because the reef/rocks are sharp and shallow. When it is on, it tends to produce a right-hand reef wave with fast, walling sections, but ride length is generally short and conditions can quickly become heavy and dangerous as swell size increases. Wind-wise, northwest winds are described as offshore and tend to clean up the face. Trade-wind influence is strongest in summer, with the more favorable thermal/venturi build timing reported in the afternoon (and a best-month window of May through August). Safety planning is essential: hazards include sharp volcanic rocks, sea urchins, and submerged reef. Local guidance highlights taking care in the lineup and surfing only on high tide, with boots recommended if you are not comfortable walking on volcanic reef; no lifeguards or spot-level rescue availability are reported.
- Works best with northeast swells and high tide
- Northwest winds are offshore and help clean up the face
- Right-hand reef break with fast walling rights when conditions line up
- Rock/urchin hazards make it an advanced, high-care spot
- Northeast swells with northwest offshore winds can create workable conditions
- Right-hand reef break with fast walling rides when it lines up
- Easy coastal access via the Costa Teguise seafront promenade
- Generally clean water reported
- Reef/rock hazard makes low tide risky
- Spot works only occasionally; can be quite fickle (especially summer tending to be flat)
- Can become heavy/dangerous on larger swells due to shallow depth
- No lifeguards reported at the spot
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NW
- Offshore directions
- NW
- Wind Range
- 12–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Trade (Alisios) pattern; locally described as northwest offshore for surf when blowing from the NW.
- Reliability
- high
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Reported as moderate gustiness.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August
- Shadow Zones
- Buildings and hotels along the promenade can cause turbulence near the shore.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed
- Beach
- Reef — Reef/rocky volcanic substrate with some sandy patches at launch.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Conflicting descriptors exist: one source says small wave size; another describes medium wave size—overall it should be treated as variable and swell-dependent.
- Launch
- Small — Beach launch over volcanic rocks and some sandy patches.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Moderate launch difficulty reported due to volcanic rocks and shallow reef.
Through the year
Quieter than Las Cucharas, but can get busy with locals when the swell is right.
Rain is rare; mostly in December and January. Occasional short bursts between November and February; occasional Calima dust storms can occur year-round (regional context).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Occasionally used by foilers when nearby conditions are overcrowded; requires a high tide to clear the shallow reef.
- Foil Friendly
- Limited — Foil-friendly conditions reported as limited, mainly requiring adequate depth.
- Min Depth
- 1.5m
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Quite exposed reef break that does not work very often; more often flat in summer. Best around high tide and for suitable swells (notably northeast).
- Wave Direction
- Right
- Optimal Swell
- NE
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- High — Best around high tide because the reef/rocks are sharper and shallower at low tide.
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Semi-sheltered compared with other east-coast options per spot-level reporting; still described as quite exposed overall.
- Wind Effect
- Northwest winds are offshore and clean up the face.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle larger swells but becomes heavy and dangerous due to shallow depth.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Average wave quality reported; can improve with the right swell/tide combination.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Moderate wave power reported.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Reported as peeling; also described as fast, walling rights over shallow volcanic rock.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Reported as medium peel speed.
- Ride Length
- Short — Ride length described as short; fast walling right.
- Ride Length Details
- Fast, walling rights over shallow volcanic rock.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) in the full forecast view.
Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–16 ktsGusts 26 kts
- Direction
- NE49°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2416 kts
- Windy days
- 2/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.1 m5s period
- Temperature
- 21–26 °C
Over the next 7 days, Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) is forecast for daytime winds of 5–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 26 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 0.4–1.1 m with a period of about 5s. 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 in the line up
- Sharp volcanic rocks
- Sea urchins
- Submerged reef
- Shallow reef
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards reported at this specific spot.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue availability reported for this spot.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities in Costa Teguise town center (spot-level). In the wider area, emergency number is 112 and major medical facility is Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife (regional context).
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Priority is given to local surfers; respect the lineup.
Rules of the spot
Take care around sharp volcanic rocks and keep safety in mind for reef/rock hazards; respect priority given to local surfers (where indicated).
- Best/safer operation is at high tide due to the sharp shallow reef/rocks.
- Take care of rocks in the line up.
- Only surf here on high tide to avoid the sharp rocks.
- Wear boots if you are not comfortable walking on volcanic reef.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Arrecife
- Nearest Town
- Costa Teguise
- Parking
- Street parking available nearby on Avenida del Jablillo and surrounding streets.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Numerous hotels and apartments within walking distance in Costa Teguise.
- Food & Drink
- Multiple bars and restaurants located along the beachfront promenade.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops available in nearby Las Cucharas (spot-level).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise)?
The best overall months at Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) are October, November, December, January, February, March. The best wind months are May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise)?
Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) works with NW winds. Offshore directions are NW.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise): Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–25 kts.
What skill level is Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) suitable for?
Playa Bastian (Costa Teguise) suits these riding levels: Wingfoiling: Advanced · Surfing: Intermediate to Expert.