The North Track · Spain
Surfing Mejillones
A reef in The North Track, Spain, for advanced and pro surfers.
- TypeReef
- LevelAdvanced / Pro
- Size2-8 ft
- Best monthsOct-Mar
- Crowd1/5
The wave
A peaky right breaking over deeper water than most of the North Track's shallow reefs, drawing a mix of curious onlookers and committed surfers. Mejillones gets fewer casual visitors thanks to its more serious, exposed nature, but rewards those who put in the time to learn it.
Its position among the North Track's dense scatter of reef breaks means conditions and crowd levels shift quickly along this dirt road. Go on a clean swell, and check a few neighbouring peaks before settling on this one.
28.78, -13.94 · Clean swell · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Mejillones
Mejillones is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Clean swell. This is how the year looks across Fuerteventura:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | Biggest, most consistent NW swell from Atlantic storms |
| April to June | Good | Smaller swell, still warm and windy |
| July to August | Quiet | Strong trade winds, best for windsurfing over surfing |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Mejillones
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majanicho | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 1 km |
| Suicides | The North Track | Reef | Pro | 2 km |
| Spew Pits | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 3 km |
| Derecha (The Bubble) | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 5 km |
| El Muelle | The North Track | Reef | Intermediate / Advanced | 9 km |
| Los Lobos | South Coast | Reef | Intermediate / Advanced | 12 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around The North Track
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the The North Track surf guide →
A week here costs from about $387 with flights from Europe, or around $840 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Mejillones: common questions
When is the best time to surf Mejillones?
Mejillones works best from October to March. Ideal conditions: Clean swell.
Is Mejillones good for beginners?
No. Mejillones is a wave for advanced and pro surfers.
How crowded is Mejillones?
Mejillones is usually empty: 1 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Mejillones?
Mejillones is in The North Track, in the Fuerteventura region of Spain (28.78, -13.94). The nearest wave we cover is Majanicho, about 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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