The North Track · Spain
Surfing Derecha (The Bubble)
A right reef in The North Track, Spain, for advanced and pro surfers.
Derecha, also called The Bubble, is a short, hollow right over shallow lava reef on the North Track, a short drive from Corralejo. It's the best-known wave on that stretch of Fuerteventura.
It stands up fast and on good days has a short barrel section. A channel next to it makes the paddle-out easier than at some other reefs nearby. It gets crowded, and the reef is sharp, so wear booties.
The season runs from October to March, when north-west swells are most consistent. The dirt road along the North Track is rough, so many rental companies don't allow it; check before you drive. Corralejo has the places to stay, and if The Bubble is too crowded, Majanicho and Mejillones are close by.
When to surf
Derecha (The Bubble)
Derecha (The Bubble) is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Clean swell, reasonable size.
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 Derecha (The Bubble)
Mejillones
under 1 kmThe North Track · Left & Right Reef · Advanced / Pro
Majanicho
1 kmThe North Track · Right Reef · Advanced / Pro
Suicides
3 kmThe North Track · Reef · Pro
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Corralejo is the base for the North Track, with the most apartments, surf hostels, schools and restaurants on the island. El Cotillo, on the west side, is quieter and closer to the beaches and the lagoons. Lajares, inland between the two, is a small village popular with surfers who want something calmer.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the The North Track guide.
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