Surf spot

Caleta de Famara

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Country: Canary, Lanzarote
Coordinates: 29.1180, -13.5618

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.6	0.8	1.2	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	2	2	2	2	2	1.9	1.9	1.9
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Wave period (s)	6.6	6.3	6.3	6	6.1	6.1	6	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	7	7.5	9.3	9.2	8.8	7.8	7.8	7.5	7.5	7.2	7.3	7.8	7.7	6	6	6.2	6.3	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.8	7.2	6.9	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	276	261	228	218	200	195	181	171	158	140	134	130	123	119	111	98	83	72	63	58	49	39	40	51	59	85	83	81	78	73	53	50	48	41	46	32	24	24	12	25	51	102	167	217	256	276	295	322	409	426	426	403	398	401	398	390
Wind speed (km/h)	30.2	31.5	28.8	29.7	32.2	33	28.4	28.9	18.1	13.9	18.4	20.3	7.2	13.7	12.9	5.8	9	12.4	8.9	2.5	7.6	14.8	12.6	8.6	7.7	8.6	7.7	10.9	22.5	24.8	14.5	10.9	11.5	8.9	13	28	32.2	31.9	32.7	30.9	34.5	33.4	36.4	38	36	35.6	35.7	34.6	33.9	24.6	29.9	30.6	32.8	32.1	30.8	25.2
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Caleta de Famara is one of Lanzarote’s most famous surf areas, located on the northwest coast of the island in the Canary Islands. It’s a long, exposed beach break set beneath the dramatic Risco de Famara cliffs, giving it a wild, scenic feel and consistent exposure to Atlantic swell.

Surf conditions

Type: Mostly beach break with sandbars, sometimes with shifting peaks
Wave quality: Can range from playful and forgiving to powerful and hollow when conditions line up
Swells: Picks up a lot of north and northwest swell
Wind: Best in light offshore or clean east/southeast winds
Tides: Works across different tides, but conditions can vary a lot depending on sand movement

Skill level

Beginner to advanced, depending on the day and the exact peak
Smaller, cleaner days can be good for learners
Bigger swell can make it fast, punchy, and challenging

Crowd and vibe

Popular with both local surfers and visitors
Can get crowded when conditions are good, especially near the main access points
Very relaxed surf-town atmosphere in the village of Caleta de Famara

Hazards and things to know

Strong currents and rips can occur, especially with larger surf
The beach is open and exposed, so conditions can change quickly
Watch for shifting sandbanks and crowded lineups
It’s a good idea to check local surf reports before heading out

Overall

Caleta de Famara is a classic Lanzarote surf destination: scenic, reliable, and capable of offering everything from mellow fun waves to serious Atlantic surf. It’s one of the best spots on the island for surfers who want both good waves and a striking natural setting.