Lobos is a right that peels along the west coast of Lobos island, a small uninhabited islet off the northeast of Fuerteventura, opposite Corralejo. It is one of the longest waves in the Canary Islands: several hundred metres when the swell lines up.
It breaks over sharp lava reef covered in sea urchins and demands a good level: fast take-off, hollow sections and long paddles. You get there by boat from Corralejo, which makes it a session apart.
At a glance: Lobos
| Wave type | Reef point break, long right |
| Bottom | Sharp lava, sea urchins |
| Best tide | All tides, rising tide preferred |
| Swell direction | North (from west to northeast) |
| Best wind | East (offshore) |
| Level | Experienced surfers only |
| Crowd | Busy when it works |
| Best season | Autumn to spring, especially winter |
Lobos surf spot (Fuerteventura)
According to Surfnerd, Lobos is a right-hand point break over sharp lava reef that can peel for about 400 m. It works with a west to northeast swell, ideally north, of about 0.9 to 2.4 m, with an offshore east wind. The Surf Atlas describes a fast wave with walls and barrels, half a kilometre long or more.
Sources keep it for experienced surfers, and The Surf Atlas for pros. Tide matters little: it works at all tides, with a preference for the rising tide according to Surfnerd. Getting in and out over the rock is tricky: booties recommended.
When to surf Lobos?
The season runs from autumn to spring with north swells. Winter is the most consistent period. In summer, easterly winds can chop the wave up, although it sometimes works.
Surf calendar Lobos: intensity by month
Lobos forecast
Before you paddle out, check today’s conditions:
- Windy weather map (28.7545, -13.8385): swell, wind and live conditions.
- Windguru forecast for Los Lobos below: wind, gusts and rating over 7 days.
Lobos: which surf level?
Beginners: not for you
Sharp reef, fast wave and boat access: Lobos is not a place to learn. Go to Flag Beach, or El Cotillo in summer.
Intermediates: not yet
Even in small swells the wave is fast and you get out over the rock. Practise at Rocky Point, in front of Corralejo.
Experienced surfers: the long right
With a clean north swell and an east wind, it is one of the longest rights in the Canary Islands. Shortboard recommended, a gun when it is big, and respect the locals.
How to get to Lobos
The boat leaves Corralejo harbour in the morning and reaches Lobos around 10 am; then allow about 20 minutes on foot to the spot. According to Surfnerd the last boat back is around 4.30 pm. There is no accommodation or shop on the island: bring water and food.
Spot location
GPS coordinates (approximate): 28.7545° N, 13.8385° W. West coast of Lobos island, opposite Corralejo.
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Where to stay near Lobos?
There is no hotel on Lobos (camping requires a permit). Stay in Corralejo, where the boats leave from.
What to do near Lobos?
Lobos is also a nature park: trails, small coves and snorkelling. From the boat you can see the Corralejo dunes and, on a clear day, Lanzarote.
FAQ: Lobos (Fuerteventura)
No. It is a fast right over sharp lava reef, for experienced surfers only.
By boat from Corralejo harbour, then about 20 minutes on foot. Check the time of the last boat back, around 4.30 pm.
Autumn to spring, especially winter, with a north swell and an east wind.
In short
Lobos is a long reef right on Lobos island, opposite Corralejo. Surf it in winter with a north swell and an east wind, only if you are experienced, and plan the boat trip and return. Nearby, check out El Cotillo and Flag Beach (Corralejo). See all the surf spots in Fuerteventura and our guide to surfing in the Canary Islands.
Sources: Surfnerd, The Surf Atlas, Surfertoday.