Spew pits

Spew Pits in Fuerteventura is a well-known heavier reef break on the island’s exposed west coast, offering powerful waves when conditions line up. Despite the odd name, it’s regarded as a serious spot rather than a beginner-friendly one.

Quick description

• Wave type: Fast, hollow reef break
• Best for: Experienced surfers
• Direction: Handles more energy from northwest to west swells
• Wind: Usually best with light offshore easterly trade winds
• Conditions: Can be very powerful, with sharp reef and a challenging paddle-out

What it’s like

Spew Pits tends to break with speed and intensity, often producing barreling sections and strong reforming waves. When the swell is solid, it can be one of the more exciting waves in the area, but it demands good timing, confidence in larger surf, and awareness of the reef.

Hazards

• Shallow reef
• Strong currents
• Heavy water on bigger days
• Exposure to swell and wind
• Local knowledge is important

Best suited for

• Intermediate-to-advanced surfers on smaller days
• Advanced surfers on bigger, more powerful swell