THE SURF
Situated off the west coast of Africa and open to north
Atlantic
swells
Fuerteventura
starts
to receive
the brunt
of North
Atlantic
swells
from October
to April. The
volcanic
nature
of the
island
has produced
classic
reefs setups
dotted
all along
the famous
north shore
track.
Fuerteventura
and the
neighboroughing
island
of "Los
Lobos"
has something
to offer
everyone
from hollow
A-frame
peaks to
long right
hand points
that can
provide
rides of
upto 300
meters!
The North Shore coastline that stretches from
Corralejo
to El Cotillo
has a deserved
reputation
as one
of Europe's
hotspots
especially
during
the winter
months.
There's
approx.
10 lava
reefs that
break on
this stretch
of coastline
which means
there's
always
a quality
wave to
be found
somewhere.
Wave types
range from
fun to
damn right
suicidal!
It can
be crowded,
there are
locals
who demand
respect
at some
breaks
and the
rocks and
sea urchins
can make
life difficult.
However
the localism
has yet
reached
the same
crazy levels
as on the other
Canary
Islands.
If you
get this
stretch
of coast
working
or your
prepared
to drive
around
and get
off the
beaten
track you'll
be rewaded
with some
classic
surf sessions!
The El Cotillo region is a good training ground
for beginners
and intermediates,
especially
during
the summer
months.
It's a
long natural
beach protected
by a small
headland
and
has numerous
peaks that
work on
different
swell,
tide and
wind conditions.
If the
beach is
not maxed
out it
provides
mellow
waves and
a safe
environment
to learn
how to
surf. The
local vibe
is good
and crowding
is not
generally
a problem
as there
is always
an empty
peak further
down the
beach or
at the
neighboroughing
Playa Esquinzo.
The North East Coast is not as consistent as the north
shore but
gets waves
in huge
or north,
north-westerly
swell conditions.
Rumour
has it
that there's
some epic
surf to
be had
in the
south of
the island,
you've
just got
to have
a look
around...when
the conditions
are right...
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
The 'Fuerteventura Surf Experience' is located on the
northern
tip of
the island
in the
established
but developing
resort
of Corralejo
overlooking
the island
on
'Los
Lobos'.
The 'Surf Camp in Fuerteventura' is a great base for people
who want
to immerse
themselves
in the
surf
travel
lifestyle
and learn
how to
surf
or perfect
their
surfing
techniques
with
other
aspirational
surfers.
The Surf
Camp
has a
friendly
chilled
vibe
and is
ideal
for single
travellers.
The recently
formed
British
Surfing
Association Surf
School
in Fuerteventura can offer Professional Surfing
Tuition backed by proven coaching techniques to
anybody
who's
got the
passion
to learn
or improve
their
surfing.
There are 2 choices of Accommodation available
in the
resort
of Corralejo.
In Corralejo you
can stay
in our
communal
Surf
Hostel which is
centrally
located
a short
walk away
from the
main peaks
in the
town and
local amenities.
This option
is ideal
for single
travellers.
If you prefer a bit more luxury or privacy then you
can choose
to stay
in one
of our
private
1, 2 or
3 bedroom
Apartments also centrally
located
in Corralejo
within
short walking
distance
of the
town beaches
and local
amenities.
WHO WILL IT APPEAL TO?
The quality and diversity of the waves, the pleasant
climate
all year
round,
excellent
tourist
facilities
and short
flights
times from
most European
cities
combine
to make
Lanzarote
a suitable
destination
for all
levels
of surfers
all year
round.
Especially
for those
who like
to be based
in a resort.
Experienced surfers will find a wide range of challenging
waves from
October
to April
when powerful
Atlantic
swells
produce
heavy,
consistent
waves with
near Hawaiin
power on
the reefs
and points
dotted
around
the north
shore.
There's
also the
island
of Los
Lobos to
explore plus some hidden gems further
south!
People new to surfing and beginners will prefer the
waves in
El Cotillo
that typically
break over
a sandy
bottom
and are
mellower
than their
couteparts
especially
during
the summer
months
from May
to Sept. Intermediate surfers will find more challenging
conditions
in the
Autumn
time from
Sept. onwards.
