Famara & the north · Spain
Surfing Famara
A beach break in Famara & the north, Spain, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Famara is the 6 km beach below the Famara cliffs on the north-west coast of Lanzarote, and the centre of surfing on the island. Most of the island's surf schools work here.
The beach is open to every north and north-west swell, so there are waves almost every day, with peaks along the whole length of the sand. The southern end near the village is where most people surf. The north-east trade wind usually blows cross-shore, so mornings are best.
The currents are strong when the swell is up. It's a good beach to learn on when it's small.
When to surf
Famara
Famara is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: N-NW swell, SE offshore wind, all tides.
October to April: Prime
Biggest, most consistent NW-N swell, dry warm climate
May to June: Good
Smaller swell, still warm and windy
July to August: Quiet
Strong wind (Sirocco possible), smaller summer swell
The year across Lanzarote
Waves near Famara
San Juan
under 1 kmFamara & the north · Left Reef · Advanced / Pro
Caleta de Caballo
8 kmLa Santa · Right Reef · Intermediate / Advanced
Morro Negro
10 kmLa Santa · Right Reef · Advanced / Pro
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Caleta de Famara is a small village at the end of the beach, with apartments, bungalows and surf houses, most within walking distance of the waves. Teguise, inland, is a quiet old town with a few hotels. In winter, the high season for surfers, the village books up, so reserve early.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Famara & the north guide.
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