Playa de Famara
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A safe spot with a sandy beach for those who don't surf [but it's north facing away from the sun]. Can be windy. Can be rips West to East out the back. Can be quite crowded especially at weekends. There are surf shops in the village where you can hire gear
Atmosphere:
Come here to relax if you are tired of the reef.
Additional Info:
Large beach with excellent peaks. For all surfers whithout the crowd.There is a parking in front of the beach so its easy to park your car, there are a lot of currents so you have to know well the place, be with surf teachers or ask costguards.
Its better in the morning because there ar ea lot of peopole in the afternoon !
Location
Loading...Access
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Arrieta
1.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
San Juan
2.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Caleta de Famara
4.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |