Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands
Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
On every map you find Cotillo. From the airport you go via La Oliva, from Corralejo via Lajares. At the first and only `big` crossing you go left. The street turns into a path. The first locations are for surfers, go around 500m further and take one of the smaller accesses to the beaches.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
205km from spot
65km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
On every map you find Cotillo. From the airport you go via La Oliva, from Corralejo via Lajares. At the first and only `big` crossing you go left. The street turns into a path. The first locations are for surfers, go around 500m further and take one of the smaller accesses to the beaches.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
205km from spot
65km from spot
Best Schools in Fuerteventura
Riding Conditions in Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C. Water rather cold, wetsuit needed all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands.
When there is no wind in Corralejo (Flagbeach) it's worth it to go to Cotillo.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice air temperatures all year-round, around 25°C. Water rather cold, wetsuit needed all year-round.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands.
When there is no wind in Corralejo (Flagbeach) it's worth it to go to Cotillo.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Kiting usually from the southern part of the beach. To enter you have around 50 meters, some rocks on the left and right. In case that you don't manage to get back to the same place, there is another exit downwind. The place in general is great but not really for beginners. Enough space for launching and landing.
Although it's a spot for surfers it's quite easy to enter for kiters just a little bit more south. Nice waves. Be aware of the beach break.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Kiting usually from the southern part of the beach. To enter you have around 50 meters, some rocks on the left and right. In case that you don't manage to get back to the same place, there is another exit downwind. The place in general is great but not really for beginners. Enough space for launching and landing.
Although it's a spot for surfers it's quite easy to enter for kiters just a little bit more south. Nice waves. Be aware of the beach break.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Fuerteventura
Additional information
A parking is available at Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands.
Respect our friends on the surfboards!
Webcams around Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands
Webcams around Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Fuerteventura
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Wind stats in Fuerteventura...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 46 |
Feb | 56 |
Mar | 59 |
Apr | 66 |
May | 72 |
Jun | 77 |
Jul | 87 |
Aug | 78 |
Sep | 50 |
Oct | 42 |
Nov | 49 |
Dec | 43 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 15 kitesurf schools and 14 kitesurf spots in Fuerteventura.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Fuerteventura / Cotillo, Canary Islands

