La Santa - El Quemao surf break

La Santa - El Quemao surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 WEST
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La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Santa - El Quemao sea temperature is
22.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Santa - El Quemao this week:

The surf forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Santa - El Quemao in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 19th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
N
0.6
NW
0.8
NNE
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
1.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
N
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)101091099914131367887121212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2961901136790423965130125126204276244199488887765596394312
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:51AM
2.06
1:01PM
2.33
1:27AM
2.19
1:37PM
2.43
2:00AM
2.28
2:10PM
2.48
2:30AM
2.33
2:41PM
2.48
2:59AM
2.35
3:10PM
2.42
3:27AM
2.32
3:40PM
2.32
3:54AM
2.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:44PM
0.34
6:50AM
0.42
7:21PM
0.22
7:25AM
0.30
7:52PM
0.14
7:57AM
0.21
8:21PM
0.10
8:28AM
0.17
8:49PM
0.11
8:57AM
0.16
9:16PM
0.15
9:27AM
0.20
9:43PM
0.24
9:57AM
0.28
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:43
Sunset7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:51--7:50--7:49--
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C313031332727272323232021212021212021212121
Feels °C (?)302830302525262222221718181718171720192021
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  1. weather stationWind Update Light wind has turned cross-on at La Santa - El Quemao (strong winds from the N at Arrecife/Lanzarote Airport 19 km from La Santa - El Quemao). 1.0m 10s swell from the N with a 0.3m 13s groundswell from the NW and a 0.2m 12s groundswell from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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39 km/h
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0.0
22.5
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Information about the La Santa - El Quemao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Santa - El Quemao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Santa - El Quemao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Santa - El Quemao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Santa - El Quemao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

La Santa - El Quemao is 13 km (8 miles) from Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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