Chickens
Chickens is a fun left reef break in the La Santa area that offers hollow waves without the intensity of nearby El Quemao. Named for the local farm chickens, it's a popular option for sampling the La Santa zone without tackling its heaviest waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: La Santa zone.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Hollow waves near La Santa. More forgiving than El Quemao.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
San Juan
⬅️ La Santa zone left • Consistent hollow • Technical paddle-out
Ghost Town
👻 Abandoned development • Radical left barrels • El Quemao's neighbor
Famara
🏔️ 6km beach break • Cliff backdrop • Lanzarote's surf hub
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