What size does Can Pujols work best at?

3–5 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf Can Pujols?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

What swell direction does Can Pujols need?

Can Pujols works on a w - n groundswell with southerly winds.

What are the main hazards?

no concerns. Reef booties are common at reef breaks; check tide and crowd conditions before paddling out.

What type of wave is Can Pujols?

Can Pujols is a right breaking wave over reef. Sectioney short right-hand reef break.

Balearic Islands, Spain (Balearic), Spain

Can Pujols

38.971, 1.275

Edited by Thomas Jackson

Verified May 2026

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Right · ReefIntermediate3–5 ftJan – Dec

A sectioney right-hander off a submerged reef at Can Pujols, on the northern coast of Mallorca, that rarely connects end-to-end but throws up punchy peaks when N swell fills in. It needs a solid W-to-N swell window to wake up, with southerly winds going offshore and keeping faces clean. Consistency is genuinely low, and even on working days the sections break apart more often than they link up, making full rides uncommon. Intermediate surfers can pick off individual sections when conditions cooperate, but this is not a reliable destination wave. Bottom: submerged reef. Season: autumn through early spring. Consistency: low. When a proper N swell is running, Aguas Blancas is another option worth checking in the same window, so have a backup plan ready rather than committing a long drive on forecast alone.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Best months

Jan – Dec

Character

Sectioney short right-hand reef break.

Conditions

When it works

Swell window

W - N

Offshore wind

Southerly

Optimum tide

All tides

Size range

1-6ft

Low

Hazards

No concerns

Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit

3/2

What to bring

Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for punchy sections
Fish or hybrid for smaller, weaker days

Lineup

Mellow lineup

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Can Pujols rarely sees crowds, consistent with the island's overall low-demand surf culture. When the swell does arrive, expect a small local crew but nothing heavy. Respect in the water is standard.

Access & Facilities

A car park makes access straightforward. There are no facilities on site, so bring water and food. Pollution is flagged as commercial in this zone, so check conditions after heavy rain or port activity nearby before paddling out.

Nearby Alternatives

When Can Pujols isn't linking up, Aguas Blancas works in the same N swell window and is worth the check. For more consistent surf on the island, the northwest coast picks up more swell exposure and offers stronger options when the Tramontana is running.

10-day swell, wind and tide