Surf spot

Puerto del Rosario

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

Country: Canary, Fuerte Ventura
Coordinates: 28.4750, -13.8660

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.2	4.7	4.7	4.9	4.8	5	5.2	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.9	5.9	4.3	4.9	5.2	4.9	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.1	4.8	4.9	5.1	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.2	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.2	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	60	51	42	37	34	31	31	21	20	21	20	19	18	20	20	17	14	13	13	13	12	11	10	9	9	8	8	8	8	7	5	3	3	4	3	4	5	9	16	23	29	35	47	61	66	57	44	35	21	14	15	17	12	10	7	7
Wind speed (km/h)	23.1	18	20.6	25.2	27.8	29.6	26.3	16.5	11.5	14	12.9	9.2	21.9	10.3	11.1	13.4	12.3	8.4	6.2	6.3	12.2	5.4	17.7	18.4	10.4	6.5	8.5	10.8	22.2	19.2	17.6	14.9	14	13.4	13.3	15.9	21.1	25.7	23.4	16.2	14.7	19.7	24.7	33.1	33.8	30.7	30.7	30.2	27.4	31.3	28.9	28.2	28.5	26.3	26.5	23.1
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Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura, Canary Islands) is not one of the classic “must-surf” breaks on the island, but it can still be a useful spot to know about if you’re staying in or passing through the capital area.

Spot description

Type: Mostly a harbor/city coastline area rather than a pure surf reef or point break.
Wave quality: Usually inconsistent and less powerful than Fuerteventura’s better-known north and west coast breaks.
Best conditions: Can work on strong NW to N swell with suitable wind, especially when local winds are light or offshore.
Wind exposure: The area is generally windy and exposed, so conditions can get messy quickly.
Crowd: Typically low compared with famous surf spots on the island.
Best use: More of a backup option, beginners’ check spot, or a place for a quick session when conditions line up.

What to expect

Smaller, less organized waves than the island’s main surf areas.
Potentially choppy water due to harbor structures, wind, and local currents.
Depending on the exact shoreline section, you may find:
beachbreak-like peaks,
sheltered corners,
or mostly unsurfable conditions.

Useful notes

Fuerteventura is best known for spots around:
El Cotillo
Corralejo / Flag Beach
Majanicho
La Pared on the west side
Compared with those, Puerto del Rosario is generally not a primary surf destination.