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Level 7/10

Spew Pits

Fuerteventura, Spain

🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins

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Spew Pits is named for the urchin-covered reef that will make you wish you hadn't wiped out. The wave is a hollow reef break that produces fast, punchy barrels, but the shallow, spiky reef demands respect. Located on Fuerteventura's north coast, it picks up plenty of swell and works on multiple conditions.

Spew Pits surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.0mNNW@8s

9km/h

1.0m@8s

9km/h

Thu5

Poor

1.0mN@12s

8km/h

1.0m@12s

8km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.9mNW@11s

6km/h

0.9m@11s

6km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.8mNW@9s

8km/h

0.8m@9s

8km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.0mWNW@11s

23km/h

1.0m@11s

23km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.9mWNW@11s

30km/h

1.9m@11s

30km/h

Tue10

Poor

3.3mWNW@10s

17km/h

3.3m@10s

17km/h

Wed11

Poor

2.4mNW@8s

14km/h

2.4m@8s

14km/h

Thu12

Fair

2.1mNW@9s

10km/h

2.1m@9s

10km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.0mN@11s

8km/h

0.0m@11s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 9 km/h

Swell

1.0m

NNW(347°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period

Score: 2/25

Wind

9km/h

WSW(258°)

Score: 16/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm53%

First light 6:40amSunrise 7:10amSunset 6:08pmLast light 6:38pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Wind9 km/h WSW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:51am–2:39pm · droppingStrike window: 4:44–6:38pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m

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4m2.0

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swell

windkm/h

6g13

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11g21

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tidem

2:58am0.4m

9:09am1.8m

3:42pm0.2m

9:52pm1.7m

3:53am0.3m

10:02am1.9m

4:24pm0.1m

4:38am0.2m

10:47am1.9m

5:03pm0.0m

5:19am0.1m

11:30am2.0m

5:40pm0.0m

5:56am0.1m

12:06pm2.0m

6:11pm0.0m

6:32am0.0m

12:43pm1.9m

6:44pm0.0m

12:57am2.0m

7:05am0.0m

1:18pm1.9m

7:12pm0.1m

1:32am2.0m

7:40am0.1m

1:50pm1.8m

7:47pm0.2m

2:03am1.9m

8:15am0.1m

2:24pm1.7m

8:18pm0.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:58 am

Low · 0.44m

9:09 am

High · 1.82m

3:42 pm

Low · 0.18m

9:52 pm

High · 1.69m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind16/25

Raw Score44/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score35/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score35

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind9 km/h WSW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: N (350°)
Direction range: 315° - 30°
Size range: 1.2m - 3m
Ideal size: 2m - 2.6m
Height multiplier: 0.92×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Offshore range: 150° - 220°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Spew Pits?

Spew Pits is a reef break in Fuerteventura, Spain, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Spew Pits?

Spew Pits picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Spew Pits?

A S wind is dead offshore at Spew Pits, and anything from the SSE round to the SW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Spew Pits?

Spew Pits is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Spew Pits?

The most reliable run of swell at Spew Pits comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter N-NW swells. Consistent hollow left near La Santa.

How cold is the water at Spew Pits?

The water at Spew Pits averages around 20°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Spew Pits good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.

How do I get to Spew Pits?

The nearest airport on our list is FUE, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Consistent hollow left near La Santa. Technical.

What other surf spots are near Spew Pits?

The closest breaks we track are El Cotillo (1.6 km), El Hierro (The Bubble) (9.8 km) and Los Lobos (22 km), handy when Spew Pits isn't working. We track 4 spots around Fuerteventura in total.