Overview

Playa del Risco is a remote, stunning beach in the north of Lanzarote, at the base of the Famara cliffs. A beautiful setting but less predictable wind conditions. More commonly used by surfers than kitesurfers.

The beach is secluded and requires a hike or boat access, making it an adventurous option for experienced riders.

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Spot forecast for Playa del Risco / Lanzarote

Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 19:19

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 03:37 · 1.1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 10:11 · 1.9 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 16:37 · 1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 22:55 · 1.9 m

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Playa del Risco / Lanzarote: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

454h

in May · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to October, peaking in May: 29 rideable days a month and 454 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is January, at 16 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 42%13-20 knots · 57%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 57% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is March, at 20 °C. The wettest month is March, with 42 mm.

Monthly averages: Playa del Risco / Lanzarote

Monthly averages — Playa del Risco / Lanzarote — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	16.0	146 h	21 °C	10 mm
February	22.0	227 h	21 °C	13 mm
March	29.0	356 h	20 °C	42 mm
April	28.5	359 h	21 °C	32 mm
May	30.5	454 h	22 °C	28 mm
June	30.0	470 h	23 °C	28 mm
July	30.5	455 h	24 °C	23 mm
August	30.5	443 h	25 °C	20 mm
September	28.5	380 h	25 °C	16 mm
October	27.5	320 h	24 °C	30 mm
November	20.0	194 h	24 °C	31 mm
December	21.0	215 h	21 °C	24 mm

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Technical details of Playa del Risco / Lanzarote spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NE, SW, WSW, W.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Beach break, waves. Adventurous spot for experienced riders. Remote setting.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Year-round but conditions unpredictable.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Waves over sand. Water 18–22°C. 3/2mm.

Parking

North coast of Lanzarote, below the Famara cliffs. Access by hiking trail (steep descent) or boat. No infrastructure.

Wind specificities

Variable. Can catch NE trade wind but less predictably than Famara. Also works with NW/W wind.

Hazards

Remote. Difficult access. Unpredictable wind. No rescue. Strong currents possible.

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