South Coast · Spain
Surfing Punta del Tigre
A right reef in South Coast, Spain, for advanced surfers.
Punta del Tigre is a right that breaks over volcanic rock near Punta de Jandía, at the far south-western tip of Fuerteventura. When it works it is powerful and hollow, but it doesn't break often, so it's a wave to check on a big swell rather than one to plan a trip around.
Getting there is part of the story: the last stretch is a dirt track of around 45 minutes from Morro Jable, and there's nothing out there, so bring water and food. It's rarely surfed, and that isolation means a mistake on the rocks is a long way from help. Experienced surfers only.
When to surf
Punta del Tigre
Punta del Tigre is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Big swell, N offshore wind; rarely breaks.
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 Punta del Tigre
Cofete
13 kmSouth Coast · Beach Break · Advanced / Pro
La Pared
31 kmSouth Coast · Beach/Reef · Intermediate / Advanced
Esquinzo
77 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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