Surf Spots Fuerteventura - Surf Map of Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura offers a great number of surf spots. These spots vary with changing swell and wind conditions that can make the reef or beach breaks work perfectly – or not. Some work only under specific conditions, others are great for surfing almost every day and invite you to grab your board and throw yourself into the waves. Whether waves for beginners or barrels for advanced surfers – you will definitely get your money’s worth.

Fuerteventura will always offers spots where you can practice new skills or live out the ones you already have. You only have to know where to go. Our surf teachers in our Planet Surfcamps school in Fuerteventura will take care of this for you. If you would like to borrow the equipment outside the lessons, then we would guide you with the most important and most relevant spots.

The North Shore – like the name already tells you, the North Shore lies on the northern coast of Fuerteventura. Here, a number of reefbreaks await especially the advanced surfers. The coast begins in Corralejo and ends about 20km later at the famous lighthouse in El Cotillo. Most of the spots work best in the months from September to April. During this time, winds regularly visit the island from the east and south (offshore), which is necessary for these spots. Winds in Fuerteventura predominantly come from the north.

The West of Fuerteventura offers a number of deserted beaches that catch a lot of swell. This might be too much swell for beginners, which is why we don’t put too much emphasis on this region unless the swell is overall low or in summer where the waves are perfect for beginners.

The East also offers very nice surf spots. There are sections near the airport that require a good NE or N swell. The Planet Surfcamps van is also often parked by the beaches north of “Moro” where our students can give their best in the water.

In the following section we will present to you our favorite surf spots on Fuerteventura where we often teach and where you can also have fun on your own.

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This is a list of the spots where we normally give the surf lessons. Sometimes, however, we also teach in other spots.

El Burro (Glass Beach)

This spot is also located between Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario, after the Parque Natura. There are sufficient parking opportunities. The spot is a reefbreak and offers left as well as right.

Level: For beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers

Conditions: The best swell for El Burro should come from the NE with winds from the N. It’s best surfed during mid-tide.

El Cotillo

El Cotillo is located quite close to the small city Cotillo. Shortly before entering the city, you follow a gravel road to the beach where yo u can park on a hill. This is a beachbreak and offers right as well as left breaks. The beaches are also often used just to chill or to admire surfers at their best.

Level: This spot offers three sections that can be surfed by beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers.

Conditions: Especially good with swells coming from the W and winds coming from the E. Good as well with the coming and going tides.

La Caleta

You can easily and quickly travel to this reefbreak from our surf house. You would have to drive on gravel roads along the north shore. The waves offer left as well as right breaks.

Level: Apt for every skill level

Conditions: This spot is best surfed during high tides and works the best during swells from the W, NW and N as well as with winds blowing from the E, SE and S.

Playa Blanca

The beach-/shorebreak is located near the airport and the island’s main city, Puerto del Rosario. There is good parking and the beach is rarely overfilled and easy to find.

Best conditions: NE, E, SE or N swell works the best for Playa Blanca. You can also surf it at all times.

Level: Apt for all levels

Playa de las Escaleras

Just a short ride farther south from Cotillo, you will arrive at the Spot Playa del Áquila (also commonly referred to as Playa de las Escaleras because of the steep stairway that leads to the beach). The beach break offers left and right breaking waves.

Level: This surf spot is well suited for all surfers, from beginner to advanced.

Conditions: Works really well with waves coming from the W, NW or N and winds blowing from the S, SE, E or NE. It is best surf at low or mid tide.

Playa del Moro

This spot is between Corralejo and Puerto del Rosario, directly by the road after the Parque Natural. There is also good parking. The beachbreak has, sometimes, a stony underground.Conditions: N or NE swell and W, NW or N winds work the best for this spot.

Level: Apt for all levels

Conditions: N or NE swell and W, NW or N winds work the best for this spot.

Punta Blanca

You can reach this spot via a dirt-road. During this 15 minute drive, you will pass numerous spots such as „La derecha de los Alemanes“, „The Bubble” and the fishers’ village Majanicho. You can spot Cotillo’s lighthouse from this reefbreak. The waves, breaking to the left and to the right, are quite far out at sea, which means you would need to paddle a lot. Be careful of the stony ground.

Level: for intermediate surfers

Conditions: This spot works best with waves coming from the W, NW or N. The wind should be offshore and blow from the E, SE, S and SW. Punta Blanca can be surfed independently of the tides.

More Surf spots in Fuerteventura

Of course, Fuerteventura offers many more surf spots than previously mentioned. Some of them are described below.

Bristol “Shooting Gallery”

Bristol, also known as “Shooting Galerie”, is a fairly exposed reef break that offers reliable and consistent surfing throughout the year, except maybe in summer where it tends to be rather flat. The considerably flat reef offers fast and steep waves during low-tide as well as smoother waves during high-tide. Very close to Corralejo, it is often visited by many locals.

Break: reef
Best Tide: mid
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: S, SE
Coast: North

Cofete

You can reach the empty spot Cofete via a dirt road, about 45 minutes from Morro Jable. Parking is possible directly at the beach. It is advised to surf this area during small swells (no wind) as you would otherwise have to deal with dangerous currents. There is also a high risk of close-out waves, especially during a W swell and offshore winds. Riding direction is both right and left.

Break: beach & shore
Best Tide: all
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: S, SE, E
Coast: South-West

El Hierro

El Hierro can be divided into two main breaks, La Derecha de los Alemanes (“German Right”) and La Izquierda. Works best at middle sized swells. Best for advanced surfers.

La Derecha de los Alemanes is a beautiful reef break, with waves breaking to the right (hence the name). There sections of fast and slow waves. Best surfed during low-tide.
La Izquierda is also located right next to the Derecha. It’s a long left break of powerful and fast waves.

Break: reef
Best Tide: all
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: S, SE, E
Coast: North

El Muelle “Harbour Wall”

The lefthander El Muelle is located behind the port of Corralejo. Best surfed during low tide and mid swell, at high tide you run the risk of hitting the reef. It can get quite crowded due to the city’s proximity. Quite consistent surf spot, however rather flat during summer.

Break: reef
Best Tide: low
Best Swell: NW, W
Best Wind: SW
Coast: North

Generoso

This slow and beautiful lefthander breaks on lava rock and is located a short drive from Corralejo. The waves are known to be smooth and powerful, and can be surfed by everyone. There is no beach, so you would have to climb through a rocky bank to get in or get out. Take care of the currents.

Break: reef
Best Tide: high
Best Swell: N, NW
Best Wind: S, SW
Coast: North

La Pared

Easily accessible from Costa Calma by car, this surf spot is surprisingly visited by only a few surfers. This is probably the best surf spot in southern Fuerteventura and is favored by surf schools. It is a good spot also for beginners; however take care of the rocks underwater and the strong rips!

Break: beach
Best Tide: low
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: E
Coast: West

Los Lobos

This is perhaps the most popular point-break of the Canary Islands and offers a beautiful righter of more than 100 meters with barreling sections. To get to the small island near Corralejo, you would have to take a ferry (or private boat). Make sure to check the last departure time as there will be no possibility of getting back to the city after the last boat has left. Bring loads of food, water and sun protection with you.

Break: reef
Best Tide: low & mid
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: N, NE, E
Coast: North

Majanicho

This spot is located directly by the fisher’s village, Majanicho. Once there, wonderful reef and point breaks await you, offering long rides during larger swells. This spot is ideal, especially for intermediate surfers, to practice cutbacks and other maneuvers. The currents are not strong, so it’s very enjoyable. Majanicho actually comprises three different spots:

Majanicho Inside (A-Frame) offers a good surfing alternative when the other main spots of the north shore are too large.
Majanicho Inside Righthander is bit further east of the A-Frame and works best with no wind, a NW swell and incoming tide.
Majanicho Outside is located even farther east, on the entry of the bay. Windsurfers tend to overtake this spot, when the wind picks up from the east. Also a popular SUP spot.

Break: reef
Best Tide: high
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: E
Coast: North

Rocky Point

Rocky point is directly in the city of Corralejo and offers left as well as right breaks. It is one of the most beloved spots of the island due to its central location and is great for all skill levels. It is great when the north shore is oversized, can get crowded however. Close-by restaurants offer great opportunities to rest and restore energy. We advise you to enter the spot on the side to avoid the long reef walk.

The Outside reef is now a famous spot for SUP riders and offer long rides that are perfect for longboarders and intermediate surfers.

Break: reef
Best Tide: high
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: SW
Coast: North

The Bubble

The Bubble is one of the best surf spots Fuerteventura has to offer, with waves breaking left and right. It offers consistent waves and surfing is possible in almost all conditions, to be surfed only by experts! The waves are quick and powerful, great tubes are possible. The ground is formed by volcanic rock and wipe-outs can be rough. It can get quite crowded on weekends.

Break: reef
Best Tide: high & mid
Best Swell: N, NW, W
Best Wind: S, SE, E
Coast: North-West