El Cotillo
Canarias · Spain
Beach break, heavy shore breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Open to Atlantic swells.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break, heavy shore break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — north |
| On site | parking |
| Coordinates | 28.688, -14.011 |
Surf schools & rentals
FAQ
Is El Cotillo good for beginners?
El Cotillo is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Cotillo today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#canarias/cotillo. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Canarias
- Famara — Long beach break under cliffs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- La Santa — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Flag Beach — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Las Canteras — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- El Confital — Reef right-hander, advanced surfers
- Las Américas — surf spot, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- El Socorro — Beach break with black sand, intermediates and advanced surfers