Surf spot

Rocky point

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Country: Canary, Fuerte Ventura
Coordinates: 28.7335, -13.8558

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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.1	5.9	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5	9.3	9.2	9.1	8.8	8.7	7.8	7.2	7.5	6.7	6.9	7.5	8.3	7.7	8.3	8.1	4.6	4.5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.8	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6.1	6.5	6.7	6.9	6.7
Wave energy (kJ)	176	167	153	142	130	134	134	133	130	117	108	103	97	94	87	79	68	59	46	40	34	30	26	22	71	69	67	64	58	56	42	35	39	39	30	18	21	20	15	11	21	40	55	68	72	73	72	91	102	111	112	107	96	97	115	147
Wind speed (km/h)	23.5	20.9	23.6	24.1	26.7	27.8	25.5	18.1	13	17.2	17.9	12.4	8.3	13.4	1.5	10.2	11.1	6.3	1.1	5.9	6.2	17	19.9	17.1	10.6	1	4.7	7.6	15.3	13.8	12.4	14.5	10.7	6.5	7.7	13.9	19.1	23.6	22	16.3	15.1	21.4	24.9	31	32.4	27.9	27.2	30.2	28.8	29.9	28.5	27.6	29.2	26.7	23.5	23.8
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Rocky Point, Fuerteventura is a well-known reef/rock surf spot on the island’s exposed north coast, near the village of Lajares and the famous wave zone around El Cotillo / Corralejo. It’s called “Rocky Point” for good reason: the takeoff area and surrounding seabed are rocky, so it’s a spot that rewards caution and local knowledge.

What it’s like

Wave type: Fast, powerful reef break
Best direction: Usually works best with north to northwest swell
Wind: Cleanest with southerly or offshore winds depending on exact angle
Wave character: Can be hollow, steep, and punchy, with short but intense rides

Skill level

Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Because of the rocks and the power of the wave, it’s not ideal for beginners

Conditions

Works best when the swell is solid but not too big, as it can get heavy and dangerous when the surf is large.
Tides can make a big difference; often mid tide is a safer and more workable window, but local conditions matter a lot.

Hazards

Sharp rocks/reef
Strong currents
Crowds on good days
Potentially heavy wipeouts in bigger conditions

Atmosphere

Fuerteventura is famous for its year-round surf, warm weather, and volcanic scenery. Rocky Point fits that vibe perfectly: raw, exposed, and scenic, with a very “Atlantic” feel. On a good day, it can be a proper performance wave.