Famara & the north · Spain
Surfing Órzola
A reef/beach in Famara & the north, Spain, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Órzola is a fishing village at the northern tip of Lanzarote, where the ferry leaves for La Graciosa. There are a few reef and beach peaks around it that pick up north swell, on a coast with very little building.
Far fewer people surf here than around La Santa. If you take the ferry, La Graciosa has some uncrowded waves of its own.
It's best on a clean north swell, and the beaches of Caletón Blanco, just south, are good for a swim on flat days.
When to surf
Órzola
Órzola is at its best from October to April. Conditions it likes: Clean swell.
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 Órzola
Arrieta
7 kmFamara & the north · Beach/Reef · Beginner / Intermediate
Famara
16 kmFamara & the north · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
San Juan
16 kmFamara & the north · Left 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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