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El Quemao

Heavy, hollow left slab on Lanzarote. Breaks over a lava reef shelf. Extremely shallow and powerful. One of Europe's most dangerous waves.

Left reef break — slab

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Swell Size

4–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (S)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Expert

Location

County

Las Palmas

Region

Lanzarote

Coordinates

29.2155, -13.7985

NOAA Buoy

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