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Level 4/10

Famara

Lanzarote, Spain

🌀Strong rips

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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

Today14

Poor

1.5mN@9s

23km/h

1.5m@9s

23km/h

Sat15

Poor

1.6mN@6s

23km/h

1.6m@6s

23km/h

Sun16

Poor

1.6mN@6s

19km/h

1.6m@6s

19km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.6mN@7s

15km/h

1.6m@7s

15km/h

Tue18

Poor

1.4mN@7s

14km/h

1.4m@7s

14km/h

Wed19

Poor

1.1mN@7s

17km/h

1.1m@7s

17km/h

Thu20

Poor

0.9mN@7s

16km/h

0.9m@7s

16km/h

Fri21

Poor

1.3mN@6s

22km/h

1.3m@6s

22km/h

Sat22

Poor

1.3mN@6s

21km/h

1.3m@6s

21km/h

Sun23

Poor

1.1mNNE@9s

17km/h

1.1m@9s

17km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 21 km/h · PM 25 km/h · High tide at 3pm (2.8m)

Swell

1.5m

N(7°)

Score: 15/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 8/25

Wind

23km/h

NNE(21°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm46%

First light 6:52amSunrise 7:22amSunset 8:35pmLast light 9:05pm

Windswell0.8m@3sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:52–7:42am · droppingStrike window: 9:57am–12:54pm · risingStrike window: 5:11–7:58pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m

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swell

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tidem

2:49am2.5m

8:48am0.1m

3:03pm2.8m

9:22pm0.0m

3:28am2.5m

9:25am0.2m

3:43pm2.7m

9:58pm0.1m

4:07am2.4m

10:04am0.3m

4:23pm2.5m

4:44am2.3m

10:43am0.4m

5:01pm2.3m

5:21am2.1m

11:21am0.6m

5:40pm2.0m

6:04am1.9m

12:08pm0.8m

6:30pm1.8m

6:56am1.8m

1:08pm0.9m

7:36pm1.6m

1:37am0.9m

8:21am1.7m

2:45pm1.0m

9:15pm1.6m

3:12am1.0m

9:54am1.7m

4:22pm0.9m

4:36am0.9m

11:06am1.9m

5:30pm0.8m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:49 am

High tide - 2.47m

8:48 am

Low tide - 0.09m

3:03 pm

High tide - 2.75m

9:22 pm

Low tide - 0.00m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction7/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score31/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-21

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+1

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score3/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score3

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Partly in the tide window👥 Summer Holidays

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NNW (330°)
Direction range: 315° - 0°
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 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Famara?

Famara works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Famara?

Offshore wind at Famara blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Famara?

Famara wants NNW swell (315° to 0°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Famara?

The main season at Famara is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May, Sep. Year-round swells. Lanzarote's surf mecca. Multiple peaks along 6km beach.