Surf spot

Punta Blanca

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Country: Canary, Fuerte Ventura
Coordinates: 28.7260, -13.9902

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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.5	6.3	6	5.8	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	6.8	9.4	9.3	9.2	8.9	8.6	7.8	7.7	8.4	7.7	6.7	7.8	7.7	8.3	8	8.5	5.8	5.6	5.4	5.3	6	6.3	6.7	6.8	6.5	6.7	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	179	167	156	153	132	128	135	134	123	106	101	95	92	91	83	73	60	51	42	38	33	26	25	37	77	75	69	66	64	62	43	38	48	47	40	32	24	20	21	21	49	68	74	104	136	147	164	183	224	260	260	255	253	243	233	233
Wind speed (km/h)	26.6	20	22.2	24.6	26	27.4	18.4	14.4	10.5	13.2	15.1	8.4	4.6	7.4	10.9	11.9	9	3.9	7	1.9	8.4	15.5	10.2	6.3	8.7	6.2	6.9	10.9	15.1	19.8	15.1	10.5	11.5	12.5	13.9	20.2	24.5	33.2	30.6	27.6	27.6	31.6	32.4	35.7	33.5	33.1	31.4	28.9	25.9	26.9	25.5	26.9	25.3	24.8	20.9	21.6
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Punta Blanca, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) is a well-known surf spot on the northwest coast of Fuerteventura, offering powerful Atlantic waves, volcanic scenery, and a classic exposed reef-break feel.

Quick description

Wave type: Mostly reef break, sometimes with multiple peaks depending on swell
Best swell: NW to W swell
Best wind: E to SE offshore winds
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Bottom: Reef / lava rock
Crowd: Can get busy when conditions are good

What it’s like

Punta Blanca is known for delivering fast, hollow, and fairly powerful waves, especially when the swell is solid. It can offer longer rides on a clean day, but it’s also a spot where timing and positioning matter, because the takeoff can be steep and the reef is unforgiving.

The spot is exposed to Atlantic swell, so it works best when there’s enough size and consistency. On the right day, you can expect quality waves with good shape, but it can also become strong and challenging very quickly.

Things to know

The reef is shallow and sharp, so wiping out can be painful.
It’s not ideal for beginners.
Conditions can change fast with tide and wind.
A spring suit or light wetsuit is usually enough, depending on season.

Overall vibe

Punta Blanca is a proper Fuerteventura surf spot: raw, windy, beautiful, and best suited to surfers comfortable in stronger, more technical conditions. When it’s on, it can be one of the more rewarding waves on the island.