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Playa de Vargas is a world-class wave riding spot on the east coast of Gran Canaria, between El Burrero and Arinaga. Similar wind to Pozo Izquierdo but slightly lighter, with bigger and better-formed waves — making it one of the best down-the-line wave spots on the island.
The beach is stony (strip of sand at low tide only). Zoned: swimmers left, windsurfers centre, kitesurfers south where waves are biggest. Philip Köster (multiple PWA champion) grew up riding here.
Take care at high tide when waves break directly onto the stony shore. Entry and exit require experience.
Wave riding (down-the-line). Zoned: kite area to the south. From Vargas you can sail upwind to reach Erizo, one of the best down-the-line spots on the island (accessible only by water).
Open all year round
Year-round. Best wind May–Sept. Best waves with N/NE swell.
Advanced
Waves 0.5–3m+, well-formed. Rocky/stony bottom near shore, sandy further out. Water 18–22°C. Boots essential.
From GC-191 between El Carrizal and Cruce de Arinaga, follow signs. Large parking right by the shore. Campsite nearby (popular with wind sports visitors). ~25 min from airport.
NE trade wind, slightly lighter than Pozo but still strong (15–25+ knots). Side-shore to side-offshore. Kites 7–11m. Best May–Sept.
Stony beach: rocky entry/exit, especially treacherous at high tide with shorebreak on stones.
Waves: bigger than at Pozo, breaking close to shore.
Currents: strong lateral currents. Board leash essential.
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