Kitesurfing Majanicho

Wind & Conditions

Premier wave-riding point break on Fuerteventura's north shore; a lava reef at the bay entrance produces clean right-hand waves of 2–3.5 m. The dominant NE Alisios is side-offshore, making conditions gusty; expert-only. Rocky lava entry — booties recommended. Best January to August.

About Majanicho

Majanicho sits on Fuerteventura's raw north shore, a small bay carved into volcanic rock where the island stops apologising for its conditions. This is a point break built for experienced riders — a lava reef at the bay entrance shapes consistent right-hand waves that can push 2–3.5 metres, and the NE Alisios trade wind arrives side-offshore, which looks ideal on paper until the gusts start coming through. The settlement is compact and easy to find on the north coast. Parking is available near the waterfront. Rigging up on shore is manageable, but the entry is where the spot introduces itself properly: it's a rocky lava launch, not a sandy shuffle into the water. Booties aren't optional here — they're the difference between a clean session and a painful one. Pick your entry line before you kit up and take your time committing to it. Once you're out, the reef at the bay entrance does all the work, peeling clean right-handers across the bay. With faces in the 2–3.5 metre range in good conditions, this is proper wave-riding territory — not a freeride or jumping session. The usable wind window runs from roughly 325° through to 105°, covering the predominant northeasterly Alisios direction well. Side-offshore means the wind pushes you away from shore if something goes wrong, so solid self-rescue competence is mandatory before you head out. Gusty is the honest word for the wind character here. The Alisios can be steady further out in the open Atlantic, but where it interacts with the north coast terrain the consistency you'd find on an open beach disappears. Power fluctuates. Riders who can read gusts and depower instinctively will handle Majanicho; those still developing that feel should come back when their skills are sharper. The best window runs January through August, catching the most reliable Alisios period. Conditions typically become less organised from September onward. Facilities are minimal, which suits the character of the place. Café Bar El Perdido is the local option for a coffee or cold drink before or after the session. Mavaricks restaurant covers you if you want something more substantial. There's no kite school or gear shop on site — you arrive fully prepared or you don't come at all. Majanicho is for wave riders who know exactly what they're doing. The rocky entry, reef break, side-offshore gusts, and serious wave faces leave no margin for being underprepared. Get the experience right, time the Alisios, and the right-handers here are as clean as Fuerteventura delivers.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Majanicho, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Spain

Lat: 28.7433, Lon: -13.9386