Surfing in Caleta de Famara: Surf Camps, Beach, and Travel Guide

Introduction to Surfing Caleta de Famara

Famara Beach serves as Lanzarote’s undisputed surf capital anchoring 6km (3.6miles) Playa de Famara beachbreak backed by the massive Risco cliffs. Famara beach provides literal world-class waves, alongside beginner friendly waves to test the surfing lifestyle.

Famara combines Lanzarote’s best waves with unmatched surf infrastructure and dramatic scenery. There is not much else to say besides that there is; a endless beach breaks, epic views, great cuisine, and surf-infrastructure for beginners. Epic conditions for epic sessions!

The forementioned beautiful scenary of Famara..say no more.

Best Season to Surf Famara

High Swell Seasonn – Winter: October to April: NW Atlantic winter swells power multiple beachbreak peaks up to double overhead. Not recommended for beginners, although on smaller days, the winds and conditions could create friendly conditions.

Beginner Recommendaton – Summer Season: May to September: Consistent windswell creates forgiving summer rollers for progression. Although wind conditions are higher, mornings provide an opportunity to catch some clean waves, while enjoying the warm summer weather later on.

A beautiful sunny summer day for some beginners taking their lessons with Famara Surf Academy.

Surf Spots and Beaches in Caleta de Famara

Famara Beach

6km beachbreak offers distinct peaks across the entire way: all firing on NW swells with mid-tide optimal sandbar formation. Cliff protection creates glassy mornings before trade winds kick in. Europe’s premier all-levels beachbreak system with pro coaching everywhere. Beginners to advanced riders all enjoying this epic piece of the Canary coastline.

Crystal clear water and perfect beginner waves. Taking a lesson with Famara Surf Academy couldn’t be better!

Peaking interest for more advanced riders, Famara offers some good options to progress to better levels.

Surf Camps and Lessons

Famara Surf Academy

At the young age of 18, Adrian founded and created Famara Surf Academy, a surf school dedicated to sharing the beautiful experience of surfing on Lanzarote, specifically on Famara Beach. Since then Adrian has shared his “way of life”, that is the surfing culture, with those seeking a fun session.

Famara Surf Academy specializes in beginner lessons, creating a friendly, family-like environment where everyone can learn at their own pace and uniquely connect with the ocean. Check them out if you want a fresh and lively surf experience when you’re in the Famara area!

Owner and Founder Adrian, his fellow instructors, and a handful of enthusiastic students ready to get back in the water.

School3S

With a mission to help people connect with the ocean, the family-run surf school based in Puerto del Carmen guides students of all levels to improve their skills and confidence in the water with lessons at Farmara Beach. Through the school, owners Barbara and Diego personally promote a holistic approach to the island lifestyle and getting into the water.

By combining surfing with yoga and SUPing, they offer more than just catching a wave, such as mindfulness, breathing, and body awareness. Thereby, making them more than just a typical surf school, but also something that creates authentic experiences and memorable sessions that combine sport, nature, wellbeing, and the unique spirit of Lanzarote.

A beautiful drone shot of School3S lining up on the beach and getting ready to hit the water.

Other Things to Do in Caleta de Famara

• Risco cliff mirador: 400m panoramic surf viewpoints.
• Surfskate plaza: Village square perfect for turn practice.
• Mirador del Río: César Manrique cliff-top infinity views.
• Guachinches: Local goat cheese + Malvasía wine houses. Say no more..delicioso!

A beautiful wave breaking against a cliff on the far side of Famara.

Conclusion on Surfing Caleta de Famara

Caleta de Famara and Famara Beach occupy a singular position in European surfing…a remote stretch of Lanzarote’s northwest coast that has quietly built a reputation as one of the Atlantic islands’ most rewarding surf destinations. Backed by the dramatic cliffs of the Risco de Famara and facing directly into the open ocean, the beach picks up swell with remarkable consistency throughout the year, making it one of the few spots in the Canaries that delivers genuine surf in every season.

With fantastic surf schools and experiences guided by Famara Surf Academy and School3S, you are sure to have some remarkable experiences and memories of sessions for the rest of your life.

A lineup of surf learners getting their on-shore practice with surf school School3S.

FAQ: Surf Travel to Caleta de Famara

Europe’s best beachbreak?

Contender—6km peaks all levels, cliff protection, pro coaching density.

Beginner Surf School recommendations?

Check above for our recommended surf schools for beginners, such as Famara Surf Academy.

Wetsuit requirements?

3/2mm fullsuit winter; springsuit/boardshorts summer.

Airport access?

Lanzarote Airport (ACE) 45min; surf same afternoon.

Are there other locations to do a Surf Camp or take a lesson in the Canary Islands?

Check out our Surfing in the Canary Islands Travel Guide if you’re interested in checking out other surfing locations.