Surf BreakBeach breakIntermediate
El Cotillo (Fuerteventura)
Spain
Beach breakA-frame peaks (lefts and rights)IntermediateSeptember to April (autumn and winter)
About This Break
Canary Islands beach-break power over lava-flecked sand, with year-round swell exposure. El Cotillo is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break near Fuerteventura in Spain, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from September to April (autumn and winter). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out. Dreaming of waking up to El Cotillo? International Surf Properties lists homes, villas and land for sale near Fuerteventura — own your spot beside the wave.
Spot Characteristics
Wave Type
Beach break
Wave Direction
A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; sandbar-dependent
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
September to April (autumn and winter)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Europe
Local Knowledge
Crowds
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
