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La Derecha (Las Americas)

Break: Reef
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Best season: Autumn to winter
Crowds: Very high
Swell: NW, N
Wind: S
Location: 28.3783, -16.7594

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Lava reef

Right-hand reef peak immediately next to La Izquierda. Less heavy than its left-hand twin and a regular Tenerife competition spot.

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