Surf spot

Cofete beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Cofete beach in Canary, Fuerte Ventura. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canary, Fuerte Ventura
Coordinates: 28.1119, -14.3899

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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.2	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.8	1	0.8	0.7	0.8	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1.2
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Wave period (s)	6.2	6.7	6.6	6.8	7	7.2	6.6	6.5	5.3	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.6	5.3	9.1	5.8	5.8	5.4	9	8.9	8.7	8.4	7.7	7.3	8.3	8.5	8.3	7.8	8	4.7	4.3	4.5	6.6	6.5	5.9	5.5	6	7	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.9	6.3	6.2	6.5	7.1	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	151	143	138	122	112	94	113	120	102	115	107	99	98	81	79	75	65	58	52	44	38	33	28	56	28	25	20	54	50	44	38	40	43	31	33	30	20	16	17	13	14	24	23	40	62	49	43	56	80	92	111	126	102	101	109	119
Wind speed (km/h)	34.3	35.3	36	35	34.4	36.1	37.3	34.9	28.1	30.6	32.4	23.8	6.8	4.2	7.6	8.2	12.3	5.2	4.8	5.1	6.9	11	14.8	15.1	12.7	5.1	9.1	11.5	10.6	13.2	15.5	14.8	13	10.4	11.7	14.2	15.4	15.9	19.2	17.7	17.6	36.4	35	35	34.3	36.7	34.2	34.7	34.9	35.7	33.5	31.5	30.7	29.5	29.5	29.3
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Cofete Beach, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) — surf spot description

Cofete is one of the most dramatic and remote beaches in the Canary Islands, on the wild southwest coast of Fuerteventura. It’s a long, exposed stretch of Atlantic beach with huge scenery, very little development, and a powerful ocean feel. The spot is famous more for its raw beauty and empty lineup than for easy, beginner-friendly waves.

Wave quality

Powerful beach break with strong Atlantic swell exposure
Can produce clean, heavy waves when conditions line up
Best with the right swell direction, tide, and light offshore winds
Often bigger and more serious than sheltered Fuerteventura beaches

Conditions

Very exposed to swell and wind
Can be powerful, fast, and unforgiving
Conditions change quickly, and the sea state can get rough
Best for surfers comfortable reading beach breaks and dealing with strong currents

Skill level

Generally better for intermediate to advanced surfers
Not ideal for beginners due to:
Strong currents
Heavy surf
Remote location
Limited rescue/access support

Crowd and vibe

Usually uncrowded
Remote access means fewer people in the water
Wild, isolated atmosphere with a true “desert island” feel

Access

Reaching Cofete is part of the adventure:
It’s remote and difficult to access
Roads can be rough, and conditions may affect travel
Always check access before heading out, especially after rain

Best time

Works best during the Atlantic swell season, especially when winter swell hits
Early mornings often offer the best wind conditions

Summary

Cofete is not a casual surf beach — it’s a remote, powerful, and scenic Atlantic spot for surfers looking for empty waves and a more adventurous experience.