Improving Your Surf in La Punta del Hidalgo, Tenerife
Introduction to Surfing La Punta del Hidalgo
La Punta del Hidalgo marks Tenerife’s northeasternmost surf outpost. This remote fishing village offers uncrowded world-class waves for strong intermediates and advanced surfers, backed by dramatic Anaga cliffs and authentic Canarian isolation.
The beautiful modern day lighthouse in Punta del Hildago.
Best Season to Surf La Punta del Hidalgo
- Winter Season — November to March: Punta del Hidalgo’s most powerful surf season, with North Atlantic groundswells pushing directly into the north coast of Tenerife and delivering the most consistent and sizeable waves the area produces all year. The town is quiet, the lineup is largely to yourself and the dramatic volcanic cliffs that frame the bay make every session here feel genuinely wild.
- Summer Season — June to August: The Atlantic mellows during the summer months and the waves become smaller and more forgiving, making it the most accessible and relaxed season for beginners and those just finding their feet in the water. The north of Tenerife retains its unhurried, authentic character throughout — a world away from the resort towns of the south.
- Shoulder Seasons — March to May and September to November: Autumn in particular is outstanding, with building swell, comfortable temperatures and the north coast of Tenerife at its most atmospheric and uncrowded. Spring offers a similarly appealing balance of consistent surf and a village that feels genuinely peaceful and entirely at its own pace.
Surf Spots and Beaches in La Punta del Hidalgo
La Punta del Hidalgo Point Break
Exposed point break delivers long rippable right handers peeling over sand/rock bottom with big channels easing paddle-out, handling 3-10ft north swells effectively. Localism exists but channels spread lineups; consistent quality year-round.
Everything you can imagine about the wave.
Surf Camps and Lessons
Dharmanas Yoga and Surf Retreats
The retreat is based at Hatha House, a quietly elegant building just five minutes from the beach where fishermen head out at dawn and surfers follow the rhythm of the Atlantic throughout the day. The Yoga and Surf Retreats are the heart of what Dharmanas offers to surfers, which is daily guided surf sessions with local instructors who know the waters and spirit of the north coast intimately, combined with energising morning Hatha yoga, calming evening Yin yoga, nourishing vegetarian meals prepared by Nasthasia, the owner and founder, herself, and the space and stillness to let the week unfold at its own pace.
What comes through most clearly from guests is the warmth and authenticity of Nasthasia’s presence throughout by being welcoming, genuinely attentive and able to hold a retreat that feels nourishing in every sense of the word. The food is consistently praised as a highlight in its own right: colourful, seasonal, homemade and served at a table that brings people together in the way that only really good cooking can. For surfers who want to combine time in the Atlantic with yoga, real rest and the extraordinary natural beauty of northern Tenerife, Dharmanas is one of the most complete and quietly transformative retreat experiences in the islands.
Other Things to Do in La Punta del Hidalgo
- Anaga Rural Park: UNESCO laurel forest hikes and miradors.
- Fishing village life: Authentic Canarian guachinches and seafood.
- Clifftop walks: Dramatic ocean viewpoints and whale watching.
- Teide vistas: Unobstructed volcano views from northeast tip.
- Surfskate terrain: Empty coastal roads for practicing turns.
Conclusion on Surfing La Punta del Hidalgo
La Punta del Hidalgo delivers Tenerife’s most exposed northeast point break with long technical walls and uncrowded perfection for dedicated progression surfers. Remote location ensures quality sessions contrasting crowded south coast resorts.
FAQ: Surf Travel to La Punta del Hidalgo
Required skill level?
Strong intermediate minimum; advanced point break experience preferred.
Best conditions formula?
North/Northeast 4-8ft, SE offshore winds, mid-high tide optimal.
Localism factor?
Present but manageable; respect rotation in channels.
Airport logistics?
Tenerife North Airport 35min; southern airport 1hr 30min drive.
Are there other locations to do a Surf Camp or take a lesson in the Canary Islands?
Check out our Surfing in the Canary Islands Travel Guide if you’re interested in checking out other surfing locations.