Surf spot guide · Lanzarote It’s a short and very hollow wave, which offers an intense ride. El Cagao is loved by local bodyboarders. The wave breaks over a sharp volcanic reef and finishes only a few meters from the rocky shore in a perfect channel. Staying a week in Famara? Our surf camp in Lanzarote includes lessons, board and wetsuit and a private room in a Surf House — from €229. El Cagao is a fast and hollow wave, so you will want a round, round-pin, or pin-tail surfboard to surf it. Sharper rails and some extra nose-rocker will help you to make the vertical drop. Caleta de Famara is full of surf shops, where you can find a wide variety of rental boards. Next to El Cagao, you will find more quality waves such as El Codito, The Boat Wave, Playa Famara, The Harbour Wave, and San Juan. Famara is a real surf town. There are people in wetsuits, or with surfboards everywhere. Foodies will love our great food. Tapas bars, pizza, fish restaurants, and world-class restaurants, such as El Risco. It was awarded Best Canary Islands Restaurant in 2019. Affordable accommodation is offered by surf schools on the main road in Famara. Check out local flats and surf camps. El Cagao is definitely not a place for beginner surfers. But only a few minutes walk away is the 6km long sandy beach, where surf lessons are offered daily. Check surf schools in Famara for surf courses and surfboard rentals.
El Cagao
A short, fast, barrelling wave
Board recommendation
Surrounding Spots
Details about the surf spot: El Cagao
Wave direction
Rights and lefts
Surfers level
Advanced to Pro
Bottom
Lava reef
Type of wave
Reef break
Best wind
SW–SE
Best tide
Low
Swell window
Northwest to North
Required swell size
2m–4m
Shore facing
N
Crowd factor
High on bigger north swells
Atmosphere
Tense
Hazards
Powerful wave, sharp rocks, strong rips
Parking
Easy
Access
Lava rocks
Eat & Sleep in Famara
Surfing Lessons
Wave directionRights and leftsSurfers levelAdvanced to ProType of waveReef break
