The Surf Window

Arrieta

Lanzarote, Spain

Beach breakBeginner

On Lanzarote's northeast coast, Arrieta is a picturesque white fishing village where north Atlantic swells wrap around the coast and create accessible reef and beach breaks in a sheltered bay popular with intermediate surfers and families.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Size–NE 1–2m at 10–14s

Wind

SW

Light to W under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Apr

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The Wave

Type

Beach and reef break

Bottom

Sand and volcanic rock

Shape

Peaks in the bay, predominantly rights

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Protected position moderates the swell, more accessible than the west coast spots

Hazards

  • •Rocks on the reef sections
  • •Can be crowded with beginners from nearby surf schools
  • •Winter north swells can get big quickly

Local Tips

  • •The village is one of Lanzarote's most charming, white cube houses and a beautiful harbour
  • •Jameos del Agua (César Manrique's lava tube art installation) is nearby, extraordinary
  • •The beach has good facilities for a Canarian village, restaurants and car parking

Location

Map showing the location of Arrieta in Lanzarote, Spain

29.1326, -13.4635