Beach
both
Level 4/10

Famara

Lanzarote, Spain
🌀Strong rips

Famara is a 6-kilometer beach break that serves as Lanzarote's surf capital. The dramatic cliffs of the Famara massif provide a stunning backdrop to the multiple peaks that dot the beach. The wave works on all tides and catches plenty of swell, making it one of the most consistent surf spots in the Canaries. Surf schools and camps line the beach, creating a vibrant surf community.

10-Day Forecast
Today
21
0
Poor
0.8m
@5s
17km/h
Mon
22
0
Poor
0.6m
@5s
18km/h
Tue
23
14
Poor
0.8m
@8s
16km/h
Wed
24
14
Poor
0.8m
@7s
17km/h
Thu
25
11
Poor
0.7m
@7s
17km/h
Fri
26
0
Poor
0.6m
@6s
20km/h
Sat
27
0
Poor
0.9m
@5s
23km/h
Sun
28
6
Poor
1.2m
@7s
24km/h
Mon
29
9
Poor
1.6m
@7s
26km/h
Tue
30
8
Poor
1.9m
@7s
27km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
0.8m
NNE(16°)
Score: 8/25
Period
5s
Short period / windswell
Score: 1/25
Wind
17km/h
N(8°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
21°C
0.0mm38%
Windswell Component
0.2mNNE@2s
Secondary Swell
0.5mNW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 13 km/h NNE|PM: 18 km/h N
Similar wind — morning has better tide for this spot
High tide at 6am (0.4m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

12:46 am
Low tide - -1.10m
6:57 am
High tide - 0.36m
12:53 pm
Low tide - -0.92m
7:16 pm
High tide - 0.55m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction6/25
Swell Size8/25
Swell Period1/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score16/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-1
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-9
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0
🌊 Slightly below optimal tide👥 Summer Holidays
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NNW (330°)
Direction range
300° - 360°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.3m - 2m

Water temp

19°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20Sep 7) — expect extra crowds

Access: Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May, Sep

Year-round swells. Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.

Getting There

Airport
ACE
Drive time
30 min
Data quality
verified

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Travel

✈️Getting There
✈️Direct flights- Direct from LAX, LHR, SYD
🛫Direct from- LHR, MAN, DUB, AMS, MAD
🛂Visa free- No visa needed for most passports
🚗Easy rental- International chains, good roads
🛡️Safety & Ease
Excellent infrastructure- First-world amenities
🗣️English common- English widely understood
💧Safe tap water
🍽️Western standards- Eat anywhere safely
📱Excellent coverage- 4G/5G everywhere
🏨Accommodation
Upscale tier- Marriott, Hilton level
🏰Chains- H10, Iberostar, Melia
🎨Good kids clubs- Daily activities available
🏡Some all-inclusive- 1-2 options available
Available:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family resort🏠 Vacation rental🏨 Boutique hotel🏄 Surf camp
🎡Kid Activities
🌋 Volcano tours🏖️ Beach play🎢 Water parks🏊 Swimming pools🏄 Surf lessons

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