Yarro (Fuerteventura)

Yarro is an exposed reef surfing break near Majanicho on Fuerteventura’s north coast. The spot is known for consistent surf in winter, with summer sessions often described as flatter. It’s a rugged, reef-focused launch where timing and careful entry/exit matter because the bottom is shallow and rocky, including sharp volcanic reef and sea urchins. Wave quality is reported as good to world-class, and the break is described as fast and challenging once it ramps up. Winter swell direction is most favorable from the north, and the spot works best with south/south-east winds that keep the wave face offshore. Winds from the north are described as onshore and can ruin the wave. Safety is a major theme: rocks are present, the reef is sharp, and there can be strong currents/rip activity during larger swells. Rescue is described as not available on site and there are no lifeguards, so surfers should be prepared to handle hazards and avoid low-tide situations that increase shallowness over the reef. Seasonally, December is consistently highlighted as the best time, with additional favorable winter months reported by one source. Crowd levels are described as sometimes crowded—particularly in peak winter/holiday periods—while early mornings are noted as often less busy.