South Coast · Spain
Surfing La Pared
A beach/reef in South Coast, Spain, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
La Pared is on Fuerteventura's west coast, a mix of beach and reef below dunes and cliffs. It picks up consistent swell and is much quieter than Corralejo.
The waves range from easy to powerful depending on the swell, so check it carefully before paddling out. Small to medium swells are friendliest.
It's best on a small to moderate swell in winter. The currents are strong and the beach has no lifeguards most of the year, so be careful. Costa Calma, a few minutes south, has the hotels and shops.
When to surf
La Pared
La Pared is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Small-mod swell.
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 La Pared
Cofete
19 kmSouth Coast · Beach Break · Advanced / Pro
Punta del Tigre
31 kmSouth Coast · Right Reef · Advanced
Esquinzo
51 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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