Famara & the north · Spain
Surfing Arrieta
A beach/reef in Famara & the north, Spain, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Arrieta is a small fishing village on Lanzarote's north-east coast, with a wave over sand and rock right by the town. It's easier than the heavy reefs around La Santa.
Facing a different direction, it sometimes works when the north-west coast is blown out or too big. Best on a small to medium swell. Órzola, a few kilometres north, has the ferry to La Graciosa.
Arrieta has a few seafood restaurants by the water, and the Jameos del Agua, César Manrique's caves, are a few minutes north.
When to surf
Arrieta
Arrieta is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: Small-mod swell.
October to April: Prime
Biggest, most consistent NW-N swell, dry warm climate
May to June: Good
Smaller swell, still warm and windy
July to August: Quiet
Strong wind (Sirocco possible), smaller summer swell
The year across Lanzarote
Waves near Arrieta
Órzola
7 kmFamara & the north · Reef/Beach · Intermediate / Advanced
Famara
10 kmFamara & the north · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
San Juan
11 kmFamara & the north · Left Reef · Advanced / Pro
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Caleta de Famara is a small village at the end of the beach, with apartments, bungalows and surf houses, most within walking distance of the waves. Teguise, inland, is a quiet old town with a few hotels. In winter, the high season for surfers, the village books up, so reserve early.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Famara & the north guide.
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