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Fitenia Surf Spot

3.9 — based on 19 community signals
4.3 12 especies 40 colaboradores

Fitenia is a year-round Spanish surf spot in Playa de las Américas within a protected marine area, with active community documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Franja marina de Teno-Rasca updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
MPAShore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.3 kn
Olas
0.98 m
Agua
24.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (28%)
Now: NNE (14°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.76m

Hoy: Alta 07:00 (+0.2m), Baja 14:00 (-0.3m)

+0.8 m0 m-1.0 m
▲ 07:00 · +0.2m ▼ 14:00 · -0.3m ▲ 20:00 · +0.05m ▼ 02:00 · -0.28m Ahora -0.3m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.5 · mod Aire PM2.511 · good 07:53 20:06
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 4.8 1 6 0mm
09-20 5.3 0.78 8 0mm
09-21 4.2 0.72 8 0mm
09-22 2.8 0.74 8 0mm
09-23 2.6 0.74 8 0mm
09-24 3 0.78 9 0mm
09-25 4.4 0.72 8 0mm

About this spot

Fitenia sits in Playa de las Américas on Spain's coast, offering consistent surf opportunities throughout the year. The break lies within the Franja marina de Teno-Rasca marine protected area, which means the surrounding waters receive conservation management. This protection reflects the ecological value of the zone and shapes how surfers access and use the area. The spot has drawn enough interest to generate community-recorded video content and species observations, suggesting reliable swell and accessible conditions for documentation. Local surfers have logged 12 species observations in the area, indicating healthy marine activity. Three community videos provide real-world insight into what sessions look like here. Since Fitenia sits within a protected marine framework, check local regulations before paddling out. The spot's proximity to Playa de las Américas infrastructure means amenities and services are nearby. Water conditions and swell characteristics vary seasonally, but the year-round designation suggests options exist across all months for committed surfers.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1832km · ~421kg · €8

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Fitenia?

Fitenia works year-round, so you can find rideable waves in any season. Winter and autumn typically bring more consistent Atlantic swell to Spain's coast, but conditions vary daily. Check local forecasts before your session.

Is Fitenia a beginner-friendly break?

No difficulty rating is documented for Fitenia. Watch the community videos available online and talk to local surfers in Playa de las Américas to gauge wave size and conditions before paddling out.

What marine life is in the water here?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Fitenia, reflecting active marine diversity in the area. The surrounding Franja marina de Teno-Rasca protected zone supports healthy ecosystems. Respect local marine life during your session.

Are there permits or rules for surfing here?

Fitenia lies within the Franja marina de Teno-Rasca marine protected area. You must follow all local regulations governing water access and activity in protected zones. Contact local authorities or dive shops in Playa de las Américas for current restrictions.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Apnea Academy West Europe

5.9 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +34 609 048 351

Dive Center Aquanautic Club Tenerife

8.4 km
Centro de buceo

Deep Fin Tenerife Diving Center

9.1 km
Centro de buceo

Club de Buceo - Rincon de Arona

1.4 km
Centro de buceo

Easy Divers

2.9 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI
Teléfono: +34 922 712 429
Horario: 08:00-20:00

Dive Club Ocean Trek

3.2 km
Centro de buceo
Horario: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su,PH off

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

73 registros · 34 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Stenella frontalis

Atlantic spotted dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 may 2022
×1registros

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2021
×1registros

Globicephala melas

Long-finned pilot whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2021
×1registros

Globicephala macrorhynchus

Short-finned pilot whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 ene 2020
×1registros

Jujubinus silbogomerus

Gastropoda · Trochidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 sept 2017
×1registros

Ophioderma longicaudum

Ophiuroidea · Ophiodermatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Antedon bifida

Crinoidea · Antedonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2016
×1registros
Profundidad:
15 m

Stenorhynchus lanceolatus

Malacostraca · Inachoididae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jun 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
10 m

Stenella frontalis

Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2015
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–5 m

Chlamydoselachus anguineus

Elasmobranchii · Chlamydoselachidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ago 2013
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–20 m

Flabellina affinis

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 ene 2009
×3registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Parlementia & Lafitenia - Pays basque - February 2025 - short edit 4K

Jérérot
💬 2 top comments
  • Superbe vidéo, bien rythmé, le plan du drapeau, bel intro !

    @BENEWIT · 👍 0
  • La vidéo est super cool

    @Mathezou · 👍 0

Sunrise Surf Session In Fitenia | Spunky Monkey Surfs - Episode 120

Spunky Monkey Media
💬 1 top comments
  • where did you go dude love the vids

    @harryb4852 · 👍 0

All to the right: winter surfing in Lafitenia – french perfect point brake wave

No Waves Club
💬 3 top comments
  • Surfed there around 15 years ago can remember school bus turning up and about 30 kids ripping it

    @russellking4239 · 👍 1
  • Txalo zatozte denok !!

    @bixenteaguirre8192 · 👍 3
  • Wow! Such a wave machine! Now I really wanna go there in small swell 😊

    @kristinaeats · 👍 0

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