The North Track · Spain
Surfing Suicides
A reef in The North Track, Spain, for pro surfers.
- TypeReef
- LevelPro
- Size2-8 ft
- Best monthsOct-Mar
- Crowd1/5
The wave
Suicides is a shallow wave over a lava ledge on the North Track in Fuerteventura. Badly timed takeoffs get punished.
It can be very good when the tide and swell line up, but there's little room for mistakes. Only for experienced surfers, with reef boots, and ideally with someone who knows the spot.
28.765, -13.93 · Clean swell, low tide · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Suicides
Suicides is at its best from October to March. Conditions it likes: Clean swell, low tide. 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 Suicides
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spew Pits | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 1 km |
| Mejillones | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 2 km |
| Majanicho | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 2 km |
| Derecha (The Bubble) | The North Track | Reef | Advanced / Pro | 3 km |
| El Muelle | The North Track | Reef | Intermediate / Advanced | 7 km |
| Los Lobos | South Coast | Reef | Intermediate / Advanced | 11 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 →
Suicides: common questions
When is the best time to surf Suicides?
Suicides works best from October to March. Ideal conditions: Clean swell, low tide.
Is Suicides good for beginners?
No. Suicides is a wave for pro surfers.
How crowded is Suicides?
Suicides is usually empty: 1 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Suicides?
Suicides is in The North Track, in the Fuerteventura region of Spain (28.765, -13.93). The nearest wave we cover is Spew Pits, about 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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