Ghost Town
Ghost Town is a hollow left reef break near the famous El Quemao on Lanzarote's northwest coast. The wave breaks in front of what looks like an abandoned development (hence the name), producing radical, hollow barrels over volcanic reef. It's often less crowded than its famous neighbor, but equally demanding.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 30°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Hollow radical near El Quemao.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter N-NW swells. Hollow radical near El Quemao.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
San Juan
⬅️ La Santa zone left • Consistent hollow • Technical paddle-out
Chickens
🐔 La Santa option • Hollow but forgiving • Named for farm chickens
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