Playa de Famara
Spain · Îles Canaries
The Famara beach, located in the north of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, stretches over 5 km of golden sand facing the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by impressive cliffs, it offers a wild and spectacular setting favored by kitesurfers for its consistent conditions.
It is an authentic spot where locals and visitors come together to ride in a relaxed atmosphere. The kitesurfing area is located in the northeast part of the beach, accessible by a dirt road.
With its waves and reliable wind, Famara is suitable for all levels depending on the tide and swell conditions.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The dominant wind comes from the northeast, often side-onshore relative to the northwest-oriented beach, which brings kiters back to shore in case of trouble and facilitates learning. The average strength is around 18 knots, with epic sessions thanks to the constant trade winds all year round.
The official riding area extends from the middle of the beach to the northern end, accessible by a path to the right of the Famara bungalows. Park along the path and choose your spot: to the north, small calm lagoons ideal for freestyle; in the center, bigger waves for wave riding.
Launching is easy on the wide sand, but beware of launching which is risky, especially in winter with swells up to 3 m. At low tide, the beach is 50 m wide with knee-deep flat water for beginners; at high tide, it narrows and the waves become more powerful, perfect for experts launching near the stone shelters of the parking lot. The waves break left and right in beach break, with ideal swell NE-NW.
Sources :locations.thekitespot.com · kitesurfinginlanzarote.com · redstarsurf.com · volcanokite.com · oceanadventure.surf
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