Surf School La Santa, Lanzarote
Consistent Atlantic swell, variety of breaks for all levels — La Santa is one of Lanzarote's most reliable surf spots
La Santa — Lanzarote's Surf Capital
La Santa sits on the northwest coast of Lanzarote, just south of Famara, and is known throughout Europe as one of the island's most reliable surf destinations. Home to Club La Santa — a professional multi-sport resort that attracts elite athletes year-round — the area has a dedicated surf culture that sets it apart from the tourist resorts on the east coast.
Kaboti Surf has been teaching and running guided trips at La Santa for over 15 years. The northwest coast picks up Atlantic swell reliably from autumn through spring, and La Santa offers a variety of breaks — from beginner-friendly beach break to more advanced reef sections — that allow us to match the spot to your ability and the conditions on the day.
Transport from Playa Blanca is included in the full lesson price. La Santa is roughly 80km from our base — the drive crosses some of the most dramatic volcanic landscape on the island, including the lava fields of Timanfaya.
Surf Conditions at La Santa
What makes La Santa special — and when we choose it
Wave Variety
La Santa has multiple breaks within a short distance. Beach break sections work for beginners; the more exposed points and reefs are reserved for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Best Wind
South and southwest winds are offshore along most of the La Santa coast, creating clean conditions. The area is slightly more sheltered than Famara in strong north trades.
Best Swell
Northwest to west swell at 1–3m is ideal. La Santa is often a good alternative when Famara is too big or too crowded — it picks up the same swell but the breaks are slightly more forgiving.
Season
Most consistent from October to April. Summer months can be flat but occasionally receive small south swells. Year-round surf culture means the area always has activity.
All Levels
We bring beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers to La Santa — we simply choose different sections of the coast based on your level and the day's conditions.
Quieter than Famara
La Santa tends to be less crowded than Famara on the same swell. When Famara's main peak is packed, we often find better quality, emptier waves here.
Check La Santa Conditions
La Santa and Famara pick up very similar swell — we use the same Windguru spot to assess both. Look for northwest swell at 1.5m+ and south wind. When both align, expect excellent conditions at La Santa.
View La Santa on WindguruSurf Lessons at La Santa with Kaboti Surf
La Santa's consistent swell and variety of breaks make it one of our most versatile teaching spots. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to progress from catching whitewater to riding open-face waves, we can match the section to your goals.
Our ISA-certified instructors have over 15 years of experience at La Santa and know exactly which sections work on which conditions. Small groups — maximum 6 per instructor — and multilingual instruction in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
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Surf La Santa with Kaboti
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