Surf spot

La Santa

Forecast conditions and map view for La Santa in Canary, Lanzarote. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canary, Lanzarote
Coordinates: 29.1116, -13.6648

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Wave height (m)	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	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3
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Wave period (s)	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	7.3	7.2	7.1	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	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	361	328	291	261	229	203	176	156
Wind speed (km/h)	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	23.4	23.8	23.1	25.2	25.6	26.5	20.9	17.9
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La Santa, Lanzarote (Canary Islands) is one of the most famous surf zones in the Canaries, known for its powerful, rocky, volcanic coastline and consistent Atlantic swell. It’s not a mellow beginner beach break—La Santa is a performance-oriented wave that attracts experienced surfers looking for quality reef breaks and punchy conditions.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly reef break with a sharp, fast takeoff
Power: Strong and often hollow, especially when the swell is up
Consistency: Very reliable thanks to Lanzarote’s exposure to Atlantic swell
Bottom: Volcanic reef/rock, so it requires caution

Conditions

Best swell: North to northwest swell tends to work well
Best wind: Light offshore or clean winds, often early morning is best
Best tide: Depends on the exact peak, but tide can make a big difference here
Skill level: Generally intermediate to advanced, depending on the day

Atmosphere

La Santa has a rugged, raw island feel—windswept cliffs, black volcanic rock, and powerful ocean energy. It’s part of the Timanfaya/La Santa area, which is often associated with several excellent surf spots nearby, making it a key destination for surfers exploring Lanzarote.

Important note

Because it’s a reef/rock setup, entry and exit can be tricky, and local conditions can change quickly. Always check conditions carefully before paddling out.