Fuera de la Bajeta.

Surf spot guide · Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife's premier outside right reef, delivering long, hollow walls of 200-500m over mossy uneven rock on solid NW-N swell.

Fuera de la Bajeta is a renowned outside reef right located off Punta del Altagay on Tenerife's north coast, breaking over a stretch of mossy, uneven rock that can hold waves from around 2m up to well overhead. The wave needs a genuine overhead N to NE swell to start linking together and will not back off as size increases, making it one of the few Canary Island setups that scales into serious overhead-plus surf. Once firing, the right-hander runs 200 to 500m down the point in a bowly, wrapping wall that stays fast and hollow through the main sections without becoming a closeout. The takeoff is vertical and committed, with boils and shallow patches across the reef demanding precise positioning. Outgoing tide sharpens the rip along the reef, so paddling out and back in requires reading the currents carefully. La Bajeta itself, the inner section closer to the sharper rocks, activates separately on smaller summer NE swells and high tide.

Outside reef right that holds overhead-plus swell without backing off or closing out.

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Crowds are moderate given the expert-only conditions. The lineup self-selects with experienced local and travelling surfers, and smaller swells push everyone onto the more accessible inner breaks nearby.

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Heavy north coast point right for committed experts

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◉ Local knowledge

Local knowledge from regulars at Fuera de la Bajeta.

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Observe before paddling out
Paddle out on the channel on the south side of the reef to avoid the main rip
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Fast takeoff
Wait for genuine N-NE swell over 2m before committing to the outside
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Check the inner La Bajeta section on smaller summer days for a warmer-up right closer to shore
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Time sessions around mid to high tide on smaller days to keep the reef covered
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Survey the full reef from the road above before paddling out on your first visit

HAZARDS · KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE

Strong rip currents run along the reef and intensify on outgoing tide
Uneven mossy reef is shallow in sections and unforgiving on a wipeout
Heavy water environment at Punta del Altagay demands experienced watermanship

strong currents
submerged rocks

Directions

Free car parking available at the break. Roadside and carpark options near the shore. No lifeguard, showers or surf school at the spot. Restrooms are available nearby.

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