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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

Today6

Poor

1.3mNE@9s

26km/h

1.3m@9s

26km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.3mNNE@9s

21km/h

1.3m@9s

21km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.5mNNE@7s

22km/h

1.5m@7s

22km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.5mNNE@6s

26km/h

1.5m@6s

26km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.5mNNE@6s

26km/h

1.5m@6s

26km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.3mNNE@7s

25km/h

1.3m@7s

25km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.1mNNE@7s

24km/h

1.1m@7s

24km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.3mNNE@8s

21km/h

1.3m@8s

21km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.4mN@8s

19km/h

1.4m@8s

19km/h

Sat15

Poor

0.0mN@11s

18km/h

0.0m@11s

18km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 25 km/h · PM 26 km/h · High tide at 7am (2.0m)

Swell

1.3m

NE(38°)

Score: 13/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 8/25

Wind

26km/h

NNE(27°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm27%

First light 6:47amSunrise 7:17amSunset 8:42pmLast light 9:12pm

Windswell1.0m@4sSecondary0.6mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:47am–9:12pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m

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tidem

12:41am0.6m

7:02am2.0m

1:11pm0.8m

7:30pm2.0m

1:48am0.8m

8:12am1.9m

2:35pm0.8m

8:55pm1.9m

3:15am0.8m

9:42am2.0m

4:11pm0.8m

10:30pm1.9m

4:38am0.7m

11:01am2.1m

5:23pm0.6m

5:45am0.6m

12:01pm2.3m

6:24pm0.4m

12:37am2.3m

6:40am0.4m

12:52pm2.6m

7:15pm0.2m

1:23am2.4m

7:23am0.3m

1:40pm2.7m

8:00pm0.1m

2:07am2.5m

8:06am0.2m

2:22pm2.8m

8:41pm0.0m

2:50am2.5m

8:47am0.1m

3:03pm2.8m

9:20pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:41 am

Low tide - 0.62m

7:02 am

High tide - 1.97m

1:11 pm

Low tide - 0.75m

7:30 pm

High tide - 1.96m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score22/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-17

🌊💨 Windswell-5

🌊 Tide+5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Optimal 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.