Jandia Playa (Solana Matorral)

Jandia Playa (Solana Matorral) — also known locally for the Cruz Roja break — is a long, sandy, easy-access beach on the Jandía Coast of Fuerteventura. The shoreline setup supports both wind-driven riding and a right-hand sandy beach break for surfing, with conditions often described as consistent across the season (though details vary by month and swell). For wind sports, the spot is primarily driven by trade-wind patterns, with best wind typically from the SE through SSE and S directions. Kite sessions are described as freeride and wave focused on the sandy beach, with water often reported as choppy/small-wave. Gusting is noted as moderate at times, and wind shadow/turbulence can occur in front of large hotel complexes. Surfing at Cruz Roja is characterized as an exposed sandy beach break producing a quality right-hand wave. Multiple sources describe powerful energy with peeling/riding often in the short-to-medium range, and good days can extend to roughly 50–150 meters. The surf is best at low tide, with swell working from small sizes up to larger conditions depending on the set. Safety-wise, the main practical concerns are cold water (year-round wetsuit use), shore break, currents that can be more noticeable near the lighthouse during larger swells, and swimmer presence during peak summer. Riders should avoid clearly defined swimmer zones and follow designated launch/restriction areas, and it’s commonly suggested to position further toward the lighthouse for cleaner wind when conditions are gusty near shore.