Suring Lanzarote, Canary Islands
The Canary Islands offering great surf spots from novice to experienced surfers, there is something for everyone on these paradise islands.
The Canary Islands “The Wild West of Surfing” are well known worldwide as offering fantastic year round surf they are situated just off the west coast of Africa. All seven Canary Islands offer great surf conditions its swells are consistent throughout the year as well as it’s warm waters which make the Canary Islands an ideal surf destination. These Islands cater for all levels of surfing and Lanzarote is commonly known to many as the “Hawaii” of Europe due to its bathymetry being so similar to Hawaii’s. Lanzarote has powerful waves firing off its reefs throughout October to March, but is consistent enough throughout the rest of the year to score good waves whenever you visit. The Island picks up swells on its North, East and West coasts.
Lanzarote has a large number of surf breaks see below a full list showing which breaks are best for which levels;
La Santa – Reef Break, West Coast of Lanzarote
El Quemao (The pipeline of the Canary Islands) - Experienced Surfer
La Izquierda - Experienced Surfer
La Derecha - Experienced Surfer
Caleta de Caballo – Reef Break, West Coast of Lanzarote
Chicken left - Beginner Surfer
Derecha - Experienced Surfer
Famara – West Coast of Lanzarote
San Juan, Reef Break, - Experienced Surfer
Muelle de Famara, Reef Break, - Experienced Surfer
Playa de Famara, Beach Break - Beginner Surfer
Costa de Haria – East Coast of Lanzarote
Playa de Orzola, Beach Break - Beginner Surfer
Jameos, Reef Break - Experienced Surfer
La Garita Beach, Arrieta beach break - Beginner Surfer
For a up to date surf information see Josh Braddock’s surf diary. This offers week to week surf reports, by Josh who was born in Lanzarote in 1995 he took up surfing at the age of twelve and enters local and international competitions. If you are on holiday with Lanzarote Retreat Josh is always willing to show you the best surf breaks and share his local knowledge. He is the oldest of the Braddock children and lives at the Eco resort of Finca de Arrieta, which is just behind the Arrieta beach break.
