What size does El Burro (Glasbeach) work best at?

3–6 ft is the working range. Below that it goes flat; above, it stops being fun and the lineup thins out.

When is the best season to surf El Burro (Glasbeach)?

Peak season runs through the months when the swell window aligns and trade winds blow offshore. See the month strip in Wave fit for the working window.

Where can I stay near El Burro (Glasbeach)?

1 camp sit within easy reach. The closest is LAOLA, 11.4 km from the lineup.

What type of wave is El Burro (Glasbeach)?

El Burro (Glasbeach) is a a-frame breaking wave over mixed. Hollow rocky point and beach peaks.

Fuerteventura Canaries, Canary Islands, Spain

El Burro (Glasbeach)

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Edited by Thomas Jackson

Verified May 2026

Editor-reviewedCross-checked against 1 reference

A-frame · MixedIntermediate → Advanced3–6 ftJan – Dec

A rocky point and beach-break combo tucked into a bay south of Corralejo, El Burro (Glass Beach) delivers hollow lefts and rights over a deceptive rock bottom that looks like sand until your feet find out otherwise. SW to NW swells from 3-6ft activate the main point break on the left side of the bay, the beach section fires up across the full bay at similar sizes. Offshore winds are essential here: onshore and cross-shore conditions invite windsurfers and flatten any shape. Mid to low tide tends to be hollower and punchier, while higher tide softens the sections. Access is roadside off the Corralejo coast road south, near the distinctive rock formations along the beach. Bottom: rock over sand. Season: autumn through spring. Consistency: moderate, swell-dependent. Watch the rip current running through the bay, and exit via the sandy section rather than picking your way out over urchin-covered rocks.

Wave fit

Skill suited

Intermediate → Advanced

BegIntAdv

Best months

Jan – Dec

Character

Hollow rocky point and beach peaks.

Conditions

When it works

Optimum tide

Mid tide

Trip planning

Quick facts

Water temp

18° to 23°C

Wetsuit

2mm to 3/2

What to bring

Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for punchy days
Fish or hybrid for smaller, weaker swells

Lineup

Some pressure on swells

Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd Access Nearby Alternatives

Crowd & Localism

Weekdays see a thin lineup. Weekends draw more surfers from Corralejo and can get crowded, with occasional priority issues from territorial locals. Drop-ins happen. Read the pecking order before paddling for everything.

Access & Facilities

Drive south from Corralejo past the big hotel zone toward the dunes. Park roadside near the rock formations on the beach. No facilities on site. Water, food, and rental shops are all back in Corralejo. Watch the persistent rip current in the bay: paddle back against it and exit on the sandy section to avoid urchins on the rocks.

Nearby Alternatives

If El Burro is blown out or too small, the more sheltered spots near Corralejo town can offer some protection from the wind. The north end of Fuerteventura's Cotillo area picks up swell from a different angle and is worth checking when NW wind ruins the southern bays.

10-day swell, wind and tide