Famara
Famara is a 6-kilometer beach break that serves as Lanzarote's surf capital. The dramatic cliffs of the Famara massif provide a stunning backdrop to the multiple peaks that dot the beach. The wave works on all tides and catches plenty of swell, making it one of the most consistent surf spots in the Canaries. Surf schools and camps line the beach, creating a vibrant surf community.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 360°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Semana Santa (Mar 28 – Apr 6) — expect extra crowds
Access: Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, May, Sep
Year-round swells. Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
Nearby Spots
Famara
🌋 Lanzarote icon • Risco cliffs • Volcanic paradise
El Quemao
🌋 Pipeline of Europe • Lava reef carnage • Extreme localism
La Santa Right
🏋️ La Santa sports hub • Lanzarote quality • Dawn patrol essential
Ghost Town
👻 Abandoned development • Radical left barrels • El Quemao's neighbor
San Juan
⬅️ La Santa zone left • Consistent hollow • Technical paddle-out
Chickens
🐔 La Santa option • Hollow but forgiving • Named for farm chickens