Overview
Playa del Inglés is a sandy beach break serving up both lefts and rights on a busy tourist beach, backed by a dense strip of hotels and apartment blocks. It sits about five minutes to the right of the lighthouse, so conditions here run much the same as at that end of the coast. The sand fills up with bathers, so expect company well beyond the lineup.
When It Works
This is a summertime spot that only comes to life on a big east windswell. Swell arrives from east to southeast, with east (E) the best match, and the beach works from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft. It doesn't break often, but when it does, the lineup is always crowded.
Wind and Tide
Look for a northwest (NW) offshore wind to clean it up — the more common northeast winds usually leave it onshore and junky. The beach can work through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
The wave suits beginners well, and it's a fun one for surfers of any level when the swell arrives. Just don't expect to have it to yourself on the days it turns on.
Access
There's a car park with paid parking, and the beach itself is well set up with restrooms, showers, and a lifeguard on duty.
