South Coast · Spain
Surfing Cofete
A beach break in South Coast, Spain, for advanced and pro surfers.
Cofete is a huge, empty beach on the Jandía peninsula in the south of Fuerteventura, reached by a rough dirt track through the natural park, with mountains behind it.
It holds big, powerful surf, but the currents and shorebreak are strong and help is far away. It's not a beginner beach, whatever the size. Bring fuel, water and food.
Most visitors come for the view, and the track is long and rough, so allow plenty of time. Morro Jable is the nearest town.
When to surf
Cofete
Cofete is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Open swell, strong currents.
October to March: Prime
Biggest, most consistent NW swell from Atlantic storms
April to June: Good
Smaller swell, still warm and windy
July to August: Quiet
Strong trade winds, best for windsurfing over surfing
The year across Fuerteventura
Waves near Cofete
Punta del Tigre
13 kmSouth Coast · Right Reef · Advanced
La Pared
19 kmSouth Coast · Beach/Reef · Intermediate / Advanced
Esquinzo
67 kmThe North Track · Beach Break · Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Costa Calma and La Pared are the closest bases for the south-west coast, with hotels and apartments. Morro Jable, at the southern tip, has more choice and is the start of the track out to Cofete. Most places here are resort hotels, so for a surf-focused trip many people prefer to stay in the north.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the South Coast guide.
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