La Santa - El Quemao
Lanzarote, Spain · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.4m
- Period
- 6.3s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h595-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Canary local
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La Santa - El Quemao is a reef break in Lanzarote, Spain. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NW
- Best wind direction
- SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
La Santa - El Quemao surf FAQ
Is La Santa - El Quemao good for beginners?+
La Santa - El Quemao is a reef break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for La Santa - El Quemao?+
Different days call for different boards. La Santa - El Quemao can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for La Santa - El Quemao?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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