Isla de Lobos – La Derecha

Corralejo · Lanzarote and Fuerteventura · Spain

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A long right-hand point along the foot of an old volcano on the small, uninhabited island of Lobos, just off Corralejo. On a good north or northwest swell it links several sections over 300–500 m, with open walls and fast, shallow tube sections near the cliff. It is the longest right in the Canaries and a true trip wave, but it is remote: help is far away.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, reef
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or step-up with a good leash.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–3 m northwest to north swell with a south or southeast wind, at low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Flat in summer; northerly wind and small swells leave it weak.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • rocks
  • rips
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Take water, food, sunscreen and booties, as there is nothing at the point. Paddle out off the rocks and stay off the shallow inside section near the cliff. Plan around the ferry times so you are not stuck.

Getting there

Take the ferry from Corralejo harbour to Lobos, then walk about an hour across the island to the point. Visitors need a free permit from the island council (Cabildo) before the visit.

Travel notes

How often it works
Consistent in winter on north and northwest swells, mostly flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Crowded on good days, with boat loads arriving from Corralejo. Some localism is reported.
Camping and vans
Lobos has one small camping area, which needs a permit from the Cabildo of Fuerteventura booked online in advance. Wild camping is not allowed on Fuerteventura; only marked camping zones may be used, and the island council is still drawing up its camping rules. The Canary Government's draft decree would ban tourist overnight stays in vans and campers outside official campsites.
Facilities
None at the point. A small restaurant and a visitor centre are near the ferry jetty on the island.
Water quality
The point is not an official bathing-water site. Across the channel, the closest points near Corralejo were rated excellent (Charco de las Agujas) and good (the old harbour) in the 2025 EU results.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–N best, W–NNE works
Size
1.5–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1.2 m, holds to 4 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore E–S; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best
Faces
WNW (290°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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