Bodyboarding in la Baja del Ganado

Untamed waves to the northwest of La Graciosa, Lanzarote

On the northwest coast of La Graciosa, a small island to the north of the island of Lanzarote, is the bodyboarding spot, la Baja del Ganado. Situated very near Las Conchas beach, it is a very wild wave which takes you on onto the open sea and which has spectacular views of Alegranza islet. You get there by taking a dirt track northwards from Caleta de Sebo, the capital of the island. It is a spot for experts, but one with easy entry into the water, where you feel the strength of the Atlantic hitting a coastline surrounded by volcanoes.

A spot for expert bodyboarders

Baja del Ganado has a very strong wave on a volcanic bed which breaks from the right. Its tube is short but very explosive due to the fact that the waves hit the coast violently making it a spot for experts. Although it is very constant throughout the year, you will find the best waves from September to May. Ideal conditions are at high tide with a S-SW-SE wind and a swell from a N-NE-NW direction but be reminded to take precautions since there are strong currents when the swell is big.

La Graciosa

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Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Try to use ocean- friendly sun creams.