Los Pocillos (Lanzarote)

Los Pocillos (Lanzarote) is a sandy, shallow, flat-water beach near Puerto del Carmen, with water clarity described as crystal-clear. The coastline is very active with bathers and beachgoers, which strongly affects safety planning and how/where board sports can be practiced. Launch is generally easy thanks to a wide, spacious beach and sandy, flat-sloping setup areas. Wind is dominated by NE/NNE trade winds during May through September, with typical reported strengths around roughly 10–20 knots (and higher values reported in summer), but the near-shore zone can be gusty and affected by wind shadow from the urban front and hotels along the promenade. One source specifically notes that winds are often lighter than other nearby windier options, so riders may need to relocate slightly upwind when the shore area underperforms. Despite the seemingly ideal flat-water conditions for freeride (and foil/speed progression for some disciplines), the most important constraint is that Los Pocillos is officially prohibited for water sports. Kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling are described as banned/restricted, and fines may be enforced. Riders are advised not to kite here and to move to other legal nearby spots if they want to practice. For surfing, the spot is more of a secondary option: during larger winter swells a reef break (Barcarola) can produce rideable waves, best at low tide with a North wind, but rocks are identified as a hazard for reef surfing—so caution is warranted if attempting anything beyond wind sports.