El Quemao
Lanzarote · Spain
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A shallow volcanic boiler a short swim from La Santa's lagoon — hollow, violent lefts over black rock, the Canary Islands' most feared wave and a bodyboarding landmark.
Today's surf at El Quemao
Updated 11:14 spot time
El Quemao surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.5 m head high to overhead, 1.5 m NNW swell at 10.85 s. Wind up to 22 km/h NNW. Water 24°C. Best surf window around 05:00 — good (3.5/5) with 11 km/h E wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
NW–N
Best wind
SE–S
Ideal size
4–10 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
November–March
Crowd
Light
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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