El Cotillo
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands · Spain
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The island's mellow all-rounder — lava-reef peaks and sandy coves north of the old fishing harbour, more forgiving than Lanzarote's monsters and backed by lagoons for the post-session swim.
Today's surf at El Cotillo
Updated 11:14 spot time
El Cotillo surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.5 m head high to overhead, 1.5 m NNW swell at 10.85 s. Wind up to 22 km/h NNW. Water 24°C. Best surf window around 06:00 — good (4/5) with 17 km/h ESE wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Best swell
NW–N
Best wind
SE–S
Ideal size
3–6 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
November–March
Crowd
Moderate
Safety: Friendly by surf standards, but rip currents and drop-in etiquette still apply. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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