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La Garita Surf

3.7 — based on 15 community signals
4.4 12 especies 45 colaboradores

La Garita Surf is a year-round Spanish break with consistent conditions and active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlySeasonal

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12 kn
Olas
1.88 m
Agua
23.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (51%)
Now: NNE (24°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.35m

Hoy: Alta 07:00 (+0.21m), Baja 01:00 (-0.5m)

+1.0 m0 m-1.3 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.5m ▲ 07:00 · +0.21m ▼ 14:00 · -0.49m ▲ 21:00 · +0.03m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.8 · high Aire PM2.522 · moderate 07:40 19:54
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.4 1.9 8 0mm
09-20 9.4 1.5 8 1mm
09-21 9 1.16 8 0mm
09-22 9.5 0.96 8 0mm
09-23 8.1 0.94 8 0mm
09-24 8.5 0.96 8 0mm
09-25 8.7 0.94 7 0mm

About this spot

La Garita Surf is a Spanish coastal break that works throughout the year, making it accessible to surfers regardless of season. The spot benefits from steady swell patterns and has built a modest local following, evidenced by community-contributed video documentation and species observation records. Because the break sits outside any Marine Protected Area, it remains open to public access without special permits or restrictions. The area's year-round viability means you can plan trips flexibly without worrying about narrow seasonal windows. Local surfers have logged observations in the region, offering insight into conditions and wildlife encounters. The break suits the active community that documents sessions regularly, suggesting reliable performance and approachable lineups during most periods.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1549km · ~356kg · €6

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can you surf La Garita year-round?

Yes. La Garita Surf works throughout the year, so you can visit whenever your schedule allows without missing optimal conditions.

What's the difficulty level at La Garita?

Specific difficulty ratings aren't documented. Check community videos and local reports before your trip to gauge your skill match.

Is La Garita in a protected marine area?

No. La Garita Surf is not inside an MPA, so standard beach access applies without special permits.

What marine life will I see?

Community records show 12 documented species observations in the area. Check local reports and videos for seasonal wildlife activity.

Míralo en directo

Webcams en directo en este spot (dentro de 500 m). Windy.com

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Lanzasurf Surf School

8.5 km
Escuela de surf
Horario: Tu-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su off

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

20 registros · 12 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Arbacia lixula

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2004
×2registros
Profundidad:
12–20 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2004
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2004
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2004
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Echinaster (Echinaster) sepositus

Asteroidea · Echinasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Holothuria

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2003
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Arbacia lixula

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Phocoenidae

Porpoises
Mammalia · Phocoenidae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 nov 1979
×1registros

Euphausiidae

Malacostraca · Euphausiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 feb 1971
×4registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Hyperiidea

Malacostraca
OBIS
Última observación:
10 feb 1971
×2registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Gastropoda

Gastropoda
OBIS
Última observación:
10 feb 1971
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Waves La Garita / Gran Canaria / Wyspy Kanaryjskie

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Playa de la Garita in Arrieta - Lanzarote: Waves, Surfing and Popular Fish Restaurant

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