Mechihonas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Fuerteventura, Spain)

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Mechihonas Surf Guide

Mechihonas in Fuerteventura is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the south. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks.

Mechihonas Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	consistent	19.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Mechihonas:

The best conditions reported for surf at Mechihonas occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.

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What's the best time of year to surf Mechihonas (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Mechihonas with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 20% of the time in December while 75% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

20%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

75%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Mechihonas Location Map

Interactive Mechihonas surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Mechihonas is Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Canary Islands, which is 34 km (21 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Mechihonas is Lanzarote (Lanzerote) Airport (ACE), also in Canary Islands, 38 km (24 miles) away.

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Mechihonas Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:18 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	10AM	1PM	4PM	7PM
Wave (m)	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Period (s)	9	10	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Mechihonas

Current tide and informaton

For Corralejo, 6 km from Mechihonas.

Next High Water: 04:21pm | 2.06m

Next Low Water: 10:33pm | 0.48m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Mechihonas Sea Temperature

The water temperature (19.6 °C) at Mechihonas is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 18.0 °C.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 19.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite