Abstract: Surface anchor with automatic cover, for firmly and securely fixing a functional surface element, which includes a surface anchoring device (1) to be cemented in a perforation in the ground, with a tubular surface anchoring structure (3) inside which is attached a coupling device on which is screwed, using a simple quick locking screw, a support device (2) for a parasol or other functional surface device, with an automatic covering device (31) that plugs the device when not in use, preventing tripping accidents, and the ingress of external bodies.