SURFING IN FUERTEVENTURA

The Canary Islands are also known as the European Hawaii, thanks to their strategic position in the Atlantic Ocean, receive good swells all year long, bigger in winter, from September to April and smaller in summer, from May to August .

The north coast of Fuerteventura is called the North Shore, just like the north coast of Oahu, Hawaii, the name has not been given by joke, in this stretch of coast there are numerous quality reef spots, some with more "soft" waves, suitable for beginners and intermediates, and others with radical and tubular waves, well-known to experts, but also giant waves where it is possible to tow-in.

In addition to the numerous reef breaks, Fuerteventura is home to various beach breaks that provide good surfing throughout the year, even when reef spots are too small to be surfed.

The water temperature is mild in winter (maximum 3.2mm wetsuit is required) and in the summer you can surf in boardshort or with a short wetsuit.

FUERTEVENTURA SPOTS

Lobos Europe's longest point break! It is located on the small island in front of Fuerteventura, a 15-minute boat ride. For intermediates and experts.

Hierro In the same bay there are 2 reef breaks: a tubular and vertical right for experts; and a longerand softer left for intermediates and experts.

Cotillo Large white sand beach break, divided into several bays. Waves for all levels with crystalline water.

Esquinzo Large white sand beach break, divided into several bays. Waves for all levels with crystalline water.

El Muelle Left reef break with long and steep waves, with some tube sections. Suitable for experts.