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Puerto Lajas
Nearby Flag Beach 22 km · El Cotillo 23 km · Punta Blanca (Majanicho) 26 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
Trade wind, so it runs day and night rather than switching on at an hour. The island pattern in summer is a moderate morning, around 20 knots, building through the day to its strongest in the afternoon. Indicative: nothing hour-by-hour has been recorded for Puerto Lajas.
The wind
locals call it Alisios
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
trade
fills in: Trade wind, so it runs day and night rather than switching on at an hour. The island pattern in summer is a moderate morning, around 20 knots, building through the day to its strongest in the afternoon. Indicative: nothing hour-by-hour has been recorded for Puerto Lajas.
Typical strength
15-25 knots is the trade band along this coast from June to September, gusting past 30 on the strongest days. Reportedly 15-20 at Puerto Lajas itself. Nothing measures the spot, so both figures are indicative.
The quiver, in words
Indicative, worked back from the island-wide trade band rather than a local school table. For 75-85 kg: 7-9 m from June to September, when 15-25 knots is normal and afternoons can push past 30; 9-12 m in spring and autumn; 10-12 m in winter, when the wind is lighter and the swell is the reason you came. A 7 m earns its place on peak summer afternoons.
Direction to shore
North and northeast, the working directions, arrive side-shore to cross-onshore along this east-facing bay. South to south-easterly wind switches on the point at the southern end.
Dominant direction
NNE, NE, N, NW
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan61
- Feb75
- Mar80
- Apr, riders' month87
- May, riders' month85
- Jun, riders' month90
- Jul, riders' month98
- Aug, riders' month92
- Sep, riders' month84
- Oct53
- Nov51
- Dec61
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 13Jan20°
- 13Feb19°
- 14Mar19°
- 14Apr20°
- 14May21°
- 15Jun22°
- 15Jul23°
- 15Aug23°
- 13Sep23°
- 11Oct23°
- 11Nov22°
- 12Dec21°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 12.7 kt | NE | 18.5°C | 20.2°C |
| Feb | 75% | 13.4 kt | NE | 18.4°C | 19.3°C |
| Mar | 80% | 14.2 kt | NNE | 18.8°C | 19.4°C |
| Apr | 87% | 14.4 kt | NNE | 20.1°C | 20°C |
| May | 85% | 14.2 kt | N | 21°C | 20.9°C |
| Jun | 90% | 14.6 kt | N | 22.6°C | 22.2°C |
| Jul | 98% | 15.1 kt | N | 24.1°C | 22.7°C |
| Aug | 92% | 14.5 kt | NNE | 24.6°C | 23.2°C |
| Sep | 84% | 13.2 kt | NNE | 23.6°C | 23.2°C |
| Oct | 53% | 11.3 kt | NNE | 23.5°C | 23.4°C |
| Nov | 51% | 11.3 kt | NE | 21.7°C | 22.3°C |
| Dec | 61% | 12.3 kt | NE | 19.5°C | 21.2°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea
Tides
All tides work for kite, wing and windsurf. Low water is the one to think about, because the reef sits closer to the surface then and the volcanic rock is sharp. Booties are the sensible call at any state of tide.
Temperature
22°C summer · 19°C winter
Wetsuit
Shorty in spring, summer and autumn; shorty or full suit in winter. Across Fuerteventura the usual call is 2 mm or lycra in May-October and 3/2 mm in November-February.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
2 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: small beach with sand, rocks and stones
Somewhere else
Flag Beach, 22 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
Small beach and reef launch at Puerto Lajas, an urban fishing village north of Puerto del Rosario. Park close, short walk down, sand with rocks and stones underfoot.
Space
small beach with sand, rocks and stones
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Walk the launch and mark the rocks and stones before you pump; the bottom is reef once you are out.
- Give way on the point, and expect surfers, windsurfers and wingers on the same peak.
- Look for a marked bathing zone before launching: navigation inside one is prohibited and the 3-knot limit applies within 200 m of the shore.
- Shorty from spring through autumn, full suit for the coldest winter sessions.
- Base in Puerto del Rosario; the drive from FUE is about 12 minutes.
- Bring booties. The reef is sharp and it comes closest to the surface at low water.
- Lifeguards work 11:00-19:00 in summer and 10:00-17:00 in winter, but only out to the bathing zone.
Getting there
Airport
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
Route
Puerto Lajas is just north of Puerto del Rosario; drive north from Puerto del Rosario toward Puerto Lajas, then east to the ocean.
Transfer
12 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
Puerto del Rosario and Puerto Lajas both have accommodation within reach. This is an urban beach, not a resort strip.
No-wind days
Puerto del Rosario waterfront, village restaurants/tapas in Puerto Lajas, Corralejo Natural Park and other Fuerteventura beaches.
Photos
FAQ
Is it suitable for beginners?
No, it is rated for advanced riders because of the reef bottom and wave conditions.
What is the wind like?
NNE to NW trade winds, known locally as Alisios, run best from April to September with peaks around March-April and July-August.
What hazards should I know about?
A reef bottom, rocks and stones on the beach, plus 1-3 m waves, are the main risks in this shared surf, windsurf and wing area.
Are there rules or restricted zones?
The municipal ordinance gives bathing priority, requires marked sports areas, and limits navigation to 3 knots within 200 m of shore where no zone is marked.
Last updated: August 2026