Cofete (Cofete Beach)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
Cofete (Cofete Beach) is an exposed, remote sand beach break on Fuerteventura’s wild coast. The overall environment is defined by powerful Atlantic energy, shifting sandbars, and a lack of on-beach support—so it suits experienced riders who can manage both the surf and the logistics of a long dirt-road approach. For surfing, the wave is often described as powerful with good quality when the correct combination of swell and wind lines up. Multiple reports emphasize that it becomes best when northwest swell meets offshore southeast conditions, producing cleaner faces on some sandbanks. The spot is also noted to be capable of holding large surf, with working waves starting around 1.0–1.5 m and larger sets (up to roughly 5 m and beyond) reported, though risk increases significantly as wave size grows. Safety is a central factor: strong rip currents and heavy shore break are repeatedly mentioned, alongside rocks at the ends of the beach and submerged hazards. There are no lifeguards and no rescue service reported, and limited mobile signal is noted in many spots—so plans need to be conservative. Riders are advised not to surf alone, to check tide timing carefully (high tide making the shore break more aggressive), and to be prepared for an isolated recovery scenario. Crowd levels are consistently described as very low or empty, even on good days, which contributes to the solitude appeal. Amenities at the beach level are limited; at least one local restaurant is referenced near the village, while equipment rental and gear storage at the beach are reported as unavailable. Because access is via a long unsealed/gravel road, 4x4 is recommended (standard cars may be possible with caution), and self-sufficiency is strongly implied.
- Exposed, powerful beach break with sandbank-dependent quality
- Best when northwest swell combines with offshore southeast wind
- Very low crowd levels (often empty)
- Very remote access with limited services
- Big, powerful exposed beach break with the potential for clean waves when conditions line up
- Often very low crowd levels (many reports describe empty weekdays/weekends)
- Works on a wide range of swell sizes and can handle very large surf
- Ample space on the vast sandy beach
- Very remote with long, unsealed road access
- No lifeguards and no rescue service reported
- Strong rip currents and heavy shore break
- Submerged rocks and isolation with limited connectivity
- Surf can be inconsistent and sandbank-dependent
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NNE, E, ESE, SE
- Offshore directions
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Trade — Prevailing North-Northeast trade winds (Alisios) in the area; offshore conditions for surfing are often produced by East/Southeast winds.
- Reliability
- High for background trades, but surfing still depends on specific windows.
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusting reported; one surf guide also characterizes gusts as heavy.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August
- Shadow Zones
- Turbulence and wind shadows can occur close to the massive cliffs of the Jandía massif.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach.
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Big — Sources describe big waves, with working sizes from about 1.0–1.5 m and ability to hold up to roughly 5 m and over.
- Launch
- Big — Extremely vast sandy beach with ample space; open beach break with multiple sandbanks and long remote approach.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Launch difficulty reported as moderate; spot requires careful selection of lines due to shore break and currents.
Through the year
Always very low; often completely empty.
Rain is very rare and typically occurs only between November and February.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Rare due to extreme isolation, powerful shore break, and dangerous currents; no rescue service makes it risky.
- Kite Sizes
- 7–12 m²
Generally unsuitable for most due to heavy shore break and lack of infrastructure; experienced wave sailors occasionally visit during light wind swells.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.2–5.3 m²
Not recommended due to heavy breaking waves, strong currents, and lack of safety cover.
- Foil Friendly
- No — Foil-friendly is reported as no.
- Min Depth
- 2 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Exposed, remote beach break known for inconsistent surf that can become clean and uncrowded when northwest swell aligns with offshore southeast wind. Works with a range of swell sizes and can handle very large surf, but closing-out danger increases on bigger sets.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- NW
- Swell Height
- 1–5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — All-tides reported as viable; shore break aggressiveness is reported to increase at high tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Completely exposed open beach break.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore Southeast/East winds tend to groom cleaner faces; North winds can create cross-shore chop and onshore/cross-onshore winds reduce quality.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle massive swells (reported up to ~5 m and over), but becomes extremely dangerous and more prone to closing out on larger surf.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality described as good; can be clean/un-crowded in the right sandbank/wind window.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Powerful surf reported; can hold very large wave energy.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Also described as peeling in specific wave descriptions; shape varies with sandbanks and swell.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Rides described as peeling with medium peel speed.
- Ride Length
- Medium — Normal rides roughly 50–150 m; sources also describe rides between ~50 and 150 m when sandbars are well-formed.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Typical rides described as normal, roughly 50 to 150 m (sandbar-dependent).
From the spot
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Cofete (Cofete Beach) in the full forecast view.
Cofete (Cofete Beach) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–13 ktsGusts 23 kts
- Direction
- ENE65°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2413 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.9–1.8 m11s period
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
Over the next 7 days, Cofete (Cofete Beach) is forecast for daytime winds of 5–13 kts, peaking around 13 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 23 kts. The prevailing direction is ENE. Waves run 0.9–1.8 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Strong rip currents
- Heavy shore break
- Powerful surf and large waves
- Submerged rocks / rocks at ends of the beach
- Isolation and lack of rescue
- No mobile phone signal at beach level in many spots
- No lifeguards
- Driving on dunes prohibited
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguards reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — No rescue service reported for the beach.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Morro Jable, approximately 50–60 minutes away by car; regional emergency number is 112.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — No localism issues described.
Rules of the spot
Extreme caution advised due to exposed conditions, strong currents, and limited connectivity.
- Camping is generally restricted.
- Driving on the dunes is strictly prohibited.
- Never surf alone due to lack of rescue.
- Always check the tide, as the shore break becomes particularly aggressive at high tide.
- Ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the return mountain climb.
- Take care on the unsealed/gravel access road; 4x4 is recommended (standard cars possible with caution) and drive slowly/around blind curves.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Pájara
- Nearest Town
- Morro del Jable
- Parking
- Unpaved parking area near the small village/cemetery is reported.
- Public Transport
- Virtually non-existent to the wild coast; off-road vehicle required.
- Access
- Remote beach access by car via a long unsealed/gravel road from Morro Jable (~45–50 minutes drive); one source also notes signposting and recommends 4x4.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Most visitors stay in Morro Jable; limited options in the tiny village.
- Food & Drink
- A restaurant is referenced in the Cofete area (near the village).
- Equipment Rental:
- Reported as no rentals available at the beach level.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Protected natural landscape covering the southern Jandía peninsula.
Historic cemetery associated with the old Cofete settlement.
Traditional rural structures preserved in the historic settlement landscape.
A challenging hike to panoramic views of the coast.
Off-road access and guided jeep-style visits are commonly used to reach the area.
Remote natural setting suited to scenic hiking and exploration.
Only clearly source-identified food service in the immediate area is described as near the village.
Large botanical and zoological park located a short drive north of the region.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Cofete (Cofete Beach)?
The best overall months at Cofete (Cofete Beach) are December. The best wind months are May, June, July, August.
Which wind directions work at Cofete (Cofete Beach)?
Cofete (Cofete Beach) works with N, NNE, E, ESE, SE winds. Offshore directions are E, ESE, SE, SSE.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Cofete (Cofete Beach)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Cofete (Cofete Beach): Kitesurfing: 7–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.2–5.3 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Cofete (Cofete Beach) suitable for?
Cofete (Cofete Beach) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Expert · Windsurfing: Expert · Wingfoiling: Expert · Surfing: Advanced.