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.
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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°
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
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
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
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San Juan
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Famara
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🏋️ La Santa sports hub • Lanzarote quality • Dawn patrol essential