Surfing Spew Pits: The Complete Guide

Spew Pits is a reef break located in Fuerteventura, Spain, offering both lefts and rights along the continent's diverse coastline. Spew Pits is named for the urchin-covered reef that will make you wish you hadn't wiped out. Rated as advanced difficulty with lightly crowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is N (350°), with workable conditions from NW to NNE (315°–30°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Spew Pits needs a minimum of 1.2m / 4ft to start working and handles swells up to 3m / 10ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the S (180°). The full offshore range spans SSE to SW (150°–220°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at low to mid tide. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.2m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Spew Pits runs October, November, December, January, February, March (Oct–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens April, September (Apr–Sep). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Winter N-NW swells. Consistent hollow left near La Santa.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 20°C / 68°F. A shorty or spring suit is recommended for longer sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is FUE, roughly 45 minutes by car.

Access: Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
🦔 Urchins — Sea urchins present

Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Reef booties are essential. If stung, vinegar helps with urchin spines

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (7/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (4/10).

Check the Live Forecast

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Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Spew Pits is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*