El Quemao surf forecast

La Santa · Canary Islands · Spain

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Left-hand lava slab on Lanzarote's north shore, often called the Pipeline of Europe. Hosts a pro tour event; extremely shallow and usually crowded when it is working.

Break

reef break, lefts; faces NNW

Level

advanced

Best swell

WNW, NW

Best wind

SE, S (offshore)

Best tide

high tide

Season

Oct-Mar

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

Shallow lava reef; Heavy barrel; Crowds and localism

Nearby spots

• Playa de Famara, Caleta de Famara
• La Derecha de Lobos, Corralejo
• El Cotillo, El Cotillo
• El Confital, Las Palmas
• La Izquierda, Playa de las Américas

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