La Santa Right
La Santa Right is Lanzarote's training ground—a quality right-hand reef break directly in front of the famous Club La Santa sports resort that provides consistent waves for athletes staying at the facility and visiting surfers alike. The volcanic reef creates predictable shape that works best at mid-tide, while the north-facing orientation catches the same winter swells that light up the entire island. Trade winds typically pick up after 10am, so dawn patrol is essential. The sharp lava reef and sea urchins add consequence to every session, but the wave rewards those who come prepared.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 300° - 355°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 140° - 220°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
19°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Walk from La Santa Sport resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Santa Right?
La Santa Right is a reef break in Tinajo, Lanzarote, Spain, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at La Santa Right?
La Santa Right picks up swell from the WNW round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at La Santa Right?
A S wind is dead offshore at La Santa Right, and anything from the SE round to the SW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at La Santa Right?
La Santa Right is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf La Santa Right?
The most reliable run of swell at La Santa Right comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.
How cold is the water at La Santa Right?
The water at La Santa Right averages around 19°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is La Santa Right good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Sharp lava reef. Sea urchins.
How do I get to La Santa Right?
The nearest airport on our list is ACE, then it's roughly a 25-minute drive. Walk from La Santa Sport resort.
What other surf spots are near La Santa Right?
The closest breaks we track are El Quemao (0.4 km), Famara (10 km) and Ghost Town (14 km), handy when La Santa Right isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
El Quemao
🌋 Canary Islands slab • Lava reef carnage • Experts only
Famara
🏔️ 6km beach break • Cliff backdrop • Lanzarote's surf hub
Ghost Town
👻 Abandoned development • Radical left barrels • El Quemao's neighbor
San Juan
⬅️ La Santa zone left • Consistent hollow • Technical paddle-out
Chickens
🐔 La Santa option • Hollow but forgiving • Named for farm chickens
Los Lobos
🐺 Canaries' longest wave • 500m rides • Boat access island