La Fitenia Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, S
Wind
NE, N
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
Works on all tides.
La Fitenia Surf Guide
To the south of the main Las Americas breaks, as the coastline turns the corner, there is a flat section of reef called La Fitenia. Home to some fun waves when small, it needs swell from more of a southerly direction to work. Usually pretty mellow, there are a couple of lefts and rights and a surf school operates here. However, it will turn on in the right conditions when a big peak appears, producing long, wrapping right and lefthand walls that will pull in the crowds.
Local Vibe
Chilled when small, competitive when good. Follow etiquette.
Crowd Factor
Popular, busy when good
Spot Rating
Fun spot with mellow walls, gets good when main peak wakes producing quality lefts and rights.
Shoulder Burn
Easy paddle out.
Water Quality
Generally OK; there are reports of sewage discharges here through aging infrastructure.
Hazards
Rocks on inside, crowds.
Access
Parking by the break, tricky walkout over sharp rocks.
Bottom
Rocky reef
Best Season
Best October - March
Do you have local knowledge about La Fitenia?
If you have any insights or information to add to this spot guide, drop us a note at [email protected]