Real-Time Camera: La Cicer Beach

The La Cícer beach is the western stretch of Las Canteras, the meeting point for urban surfing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Located next to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, this sandy beach with beach break offers peaks that change with the tide, wind, and wave period, and attracts surfers of all levels daily along with bathers and strollers. Thanks to the live webcam, you can see in real-time the state of the sea, the intensity of the waves, and the environment before heading down to the sand.

La Cícer Beach: Las Canteras beach break live

The La Cícer beach is distinguished from the rest of Las Canteras by the absence of the sandstone bar that protects the central area of the bay. Without that natural filter, the Atlantic arrives with more energy and forms sand peaks that work well with northwest swells and long periods. The best months are autumn and winter when consistent swells come from the north and the trade winds are gentle in the mornings. In spring and summer, the waves are shorter and more frequent, ideal for beginners and for schools like Brisa School, which operates in this area year-round.

The webcam of the La Cícer beach allows you to read the sea before entering the water. By observing the image, you can detect the direction of incoming sets, the degree of surface ripples to measure the wind, the width of the dry sand strip to estimate the tide, and the distribution of surfers among the different peaks. Furthermore, the camera shows the state of the promenade and the available light, making it useful for both those seeking waves and for those planning a sunset walk along the Kraus.

La Cícer and Las Canteras: surfing, promenade, and urban life in Las Palmas

The La Cícer beach is part of the most valued urban coastline of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a city where the sea is naturally integrated into daily life. The promenade that runs along the entire bay connects La Cícer with the area of the central bar and La Puntilla at the northern end, with terraces, fish restaurants, ice cream parlors, and services distributed along the entire route. Municipal buses and the bike lane make this coastline accessible from any point in the city without the need for a car.

As for beach services, the La Cícer beach has showers, changing rooms, adapted access for people with reduced mobility, and lifeguarding during extended hours. Board rentals and surfing and bodyboarding classes are available year-round at the schools operating right by the sand. To explore other areas of the island before deciding on the day's plans, the live cameras of Gran Canaria cover from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the southern part of the island.

Everything you need to know about La Cícer beach

What can be seen on the webcam of La Cícer beach?
The camera shows in real time the breaking front, the state of the sea, the wind, and the atmosphere of the promenade next to the Kraus Auditorium. It is useful for surfers who want to assess the peaks before going into the water and for those planning a stroll or a photography session at sunset.

Is La Cícer beach good for learning to surf?
Yes, especially in spring and summer when the waves are shorter and more manageable. Several specialized schools operate in this area year-round with classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

When are the best waves at La Cícer beach?
The months of autumn and winter, from October to February, offer the most consistent seas with northwest swells and long periods. Mornings are usually the cleanest from wind before the northeast trade winds start blowing.

More about La Cícer beach and its surroundings

How to get to La Cícer beach from the center of Las Palmas?
La Cícer beach is at the western end of Las Canteras, next to the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium. Municipal buses frequently connect the center with this area. There is also a continuous bike lane along the avenue and parking available in the surroundings.

What sets La Cícer beach apart from the rest of Las Canteras?
La Cícer beach is not sheltered by the sandstone bar that protects the central area of the bay, so it receives more energy from the Atlantic and creates better conditions for surfing. The rest of Las Canteras is quieter and more suitable for family bathing.

What other webcams complement the La Cícer beach one?
The cameras at the Port of La Luz, the central area of Las Canteras, and Pozo Izquierdo provide complementary perspectives for assessing the wind and sea at different points on the island before deciding on the day's plan.