Surfing paradise Fuerteventura
Months of waiting for the long-awaited vacation – and then the moment finally arrives.
And where better to spend your (surfing) vacation than on Fuerteventura – the surfing paradise par excellence. Because Fuerteventura not only offers opportunities for sunbathing and swimming, but also for surfing. Find out here what exactly makes the Surfing Paradise Fuerteventura so interesting for surfers.
Overview
Surfing paradise Fuerteventura
Good conditions all year round
Due to the trade winds, Fuerteventura usually has a constantly strong wind. Due to the comparatively low mountains on the island, the trade winds are hardly slowed down. As a result, the wind here is always a little stronger than on the other Canary Islands.
Due to these geographical characteristics, Fuerteventura has beaches and places with varying degrees of wind.
Furthermore, the island never has temperatures below 20 degrees, which means you can leave your thick wetsuits in the wardrobe: The thick wetsuits can stay in the wardrobe. If you’re really brave, you can venture into the water without a wetsuit in the summer months, for example.
Surfing paradise Fuerteventura
Short distances to the surf spots
No matter where you are in our Surfing paradise Fuerteventura, the nearest spot is not far away. From Jandia in the very south of the island, for example, it takes just 25 minutes by car to La Pared. From El Cotillo, it’s 20 minutes to Punta Blanca and 5 minutes to Piedra Playa. This means less time wasted driving and more time actually surfing.
Surfing paradise Fuerteventura
North, south, west, east – spots in every direction
La Pared, southwest La Pared is one of the most famous beaches for surfing in the south-west of Fuerteventura. This beach is known for being one of the most wave-safe spots in Fuerteventura and is ideal for beginners and advanced surfers alike.This beach is the perfect start for beginners, especially at low tide. The water is then shallow for many meters and there are large white water waves. These offer ideal conditions for practising standing up on the board and making your first turns while surfing.
Advanced surfers tend to wait until halfway up the tide in La Pared, as the best green waves in the bay often run from then until high tide.
Cruz Roja & Esquinzo – South
Cruz Roja is located near the Jandia lighthouse and offers beautiful waves, especially in the winter months. This beach is therefore also a favorite among surfing enthusiasts. While there are fewer waves in summer, this place turns into the surfing paradise Fuerteventura in winter with wave heights of usually 1 to 2 meters and sometimes over 3 meters.
Equinzo Beach
Esquinzo Beach (not to be confused with Playa Esquinzo in the north) is a well-known surf spot known for its constant wind waves.
Thanks to the trade winds, surfers find clean and manageable waves here. The smaller but clear waves are ideal for beginners and children and offer the perfect environment for learning to surf. Advanced surfers have the opportunity to practise surfing green waves here.
Punta Blanca – North
The well-known rising reef break Punta Blanca on the northwest coast of Fuerteventura offers both a right and a left wave. At high tide and with a north-easterly wind, the conditions for Punta Blanca are ideal. In the line up, after paddling about 50 meters, you will find broken and smaller green waves that are perfect for intermediates and longboarders. You can also take a break in between in the channel.
Piedra Playa – Northwest
Piedra Playa is located on the west coast of El Cotillo. The beach break consists of 4 bays with sandy ground. There are a few isolated stones here and there, but they are clearly visible. The beach is perfect for beginners and advanced surfers.
For beginners, there is a white water wave for every swell size where take-offs and first maneuvers can be practiced.
For advanced surfers, it depends heavily on the swell size, direction and wind: Piedra Playa conjures up everything from waist-high waves to clean barrels, but can also be very messy.
Sotavento – perfect for windsurfers and kitesurfers
The classic spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing is near Costa Calma: in the Sotavento lagoon, the wind probability is almost one hundred percent in summer. The knee-deep water is a great place to try kitesurfing for the first time. But the beach is not only interesting for beginners. The wind, wingfoil and kitesurfing world championships are also regularly held here on our beautiful island.
Surfing paradise Fuerteventura
Something for every surfing level
The special thing about our surfing paradise Fuerteventura is that there is a suitable spot for every surfing level. The island is not only suitable for professionals or beginners, but welcomes every surfing enthusiast with beautiful waves.
So you can not only gain your first surfing experience, but also improve your skills or simply have fun in the line-up. All these things are combined on our sunny Canary Island.
Fuerteventura is therefore not unjustifiably called a surfing paradise. Good conditions, beautiful spots for every surfing level and short distances make our island an all-rounder. It’s best to see for yourself 😉