Fuerteventura
Canary Islands, Spain
Reef breakAdvanced
The Canary Island closest to Africa and the windiest island in the archipelago, a world capital of wave-sailing and kiteboarding with excellent reef breaks for surfers on the exposed north and northwest coasts.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowW–E (270°–90°)
Size4-10ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
October–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both (various breaks across the island)
Bottom
Volcanic rock reef
Shape
Hollow, fast reef waves, varies by spot
Length
75–175m depending on break
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Volcanic reef throughout the island's surf breaks requires real experience; the dominant NE trade wind makes conditions technical.
Hazards
- •Sharp volcanic rock reef
- •Strong NE trade winds, can make conditions very challenging by mid-morning
- •Strong currents at the exposed points
Local Tips
- •Surf early morning before the NE trades fill in, the glass-off window is the key to quality sessions.
- •El Cotillo in the north and Punta Blanca in the south are the headline breaks; hire a local guide for your first visit.
Location
28.3590, -14.0530