Fuerteventura – The Perfect European Surf Destination?

During the daylight hours, Corralejo’s main attractions are its beaches and water sports, but as evening approaches the town itself comes to life. The old town surrounds a quaint fishing harbour, and its waterfront promenade offers a wonderful selection of restaurants, cafes and bars that will entertain guests late into the night.

For those who fancy a break from the surf, at the harbour side you can charter a boat to the neighbouring island of Los Lobos or a ferry to nearby Lanzarote. Alternatively, head out of town and you’ll soon come across the awe inspiring Corralejo Sand Dunes; now officially recognised as a national park.

Heading out on Surfari

With the rise in demand for water sports excursions, Fuerteventura’s surfing companies are now offering their customers specialist ‘Surfari’s’. These dedicated surfing trips are tailored for groups, scowering the coast to track down the very best of the surf. Most of the big surf companies operate from Corralejo and provide dedicated accommodation for their guests. You’ll just need to arrange that budget flight and take along your spending money.

Where is the Best Surf in Fuerteventura?

Winter Surf – November to April

November brings the start of the winter surfing season. A swell arrives from the Atlantic Ocean and waves appear on the northern and western coastlines. Conditions here suit advanced surfers, limited only by their choice of swell height and wind direction.

While the advanced surfers head west, beginners and intermediates should be able to find a wave on the beaches around Corralejo or by heading east if conditions are a little too big.

Summer Surf – April to November

As the African mainland is subjected to the heat of the summer sun, north easterly winds blow steadily across the Canary Islands and generate swells along the north and east coasts of Fuerteventura.

Summer brings warmer waters and better weather, but waves are less consistent than in the winter months. This is the perfect time for lessons with a professional surf instructor who can get you standing up on that board and developing your surfing technique.

With beginners sticking to the north of the island, experienced surfers will want to check out conditions along the east coast where larger waves can be found.

The Final Word

Fuerteventura has something to offer surfers all year round with Corralejo sitting right at the heart of the action. So for your next family holiday get yourself out to Fuerteventura and into that water!

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