Overview

Los Charcos is an expert wave and windsurf/kite spot in Costa Teguise, just metres from Las Cucharas. Frequented mainly by windsurfers and experienced riders, it's known for gusty conditions near shore, rocks and reef that make it challenging at low tide.

When conditions align, Los Charcos offers powerful waves and strong wind for advanced riders. The foiling scene is also growing here. Not a beginner spot.

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Spot forecast for Los Charcos / 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 · 03:38 · 1.2 m
High tide Tue 20 · 10:14 · 2 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 16:38 · 1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 22:57 · 1.9 m

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Los Charcos / 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

441h

in August · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 29 rideable days a month and 441 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is March, at 15.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 43%13-20 knots · 56%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 56% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 21 °C. The wettest month is April, with 19 mm.

Monthly averages: Los Charcos / Lanzarote

Monthly averages — Los Charcos / 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	18.5	164 h	21 °C	4 mm
February	24.5	253 h	21 °C	3 mm
March	15.5	179 h	21 °C	16 mm
April	23.0	296 h	23 °C	19 mm
May	28.0	394 h	23 °C	10 mm
June	29.5	439 h	24 °C	2 mm
July	30.0	444 h	26 °C	1 mm
August	30.5	441 h	27 °C	2 mm
September	28.5	381 h	26 °C	3 mm
October	22.0	255 h	25 °C	11 mm
November	17.5	171 h	24 °C	16 mm
December	22.5	228 h	21 °C	15 mm

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Technical details of Los Charcos / Lanzarote spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, NNW.

Depending on conditions: E.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Waves over reef. Gusty conditions. Windsurf-dominant spot, kiters need to be highly experienced. Foiling increasingly popular.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Year-round. Best wind May–Sept.
Required level: Expert

On the water

Waves 0.5–2m+ over reef and rocks. Water 18–22°C. 3/2mm, reef boots essential.

Parking

In Costa Teguise, near Las Cucharas. Easy access with resort parking.

Wind specificities

NE trade wind, very strong and gusty near shore. 15–30+ knots. Best experienced riders only.

Hazards

Gusty close to shore. Rocks and reef, especially dangerous at low tide. Expert conditions.

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