Is August a good month to surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura)?

August is outside Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August?

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August?

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 26 km/h.

Surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August

Surfing Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 23°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

26 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.4 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

6 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in August, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August

Offshore of Corralejo (Fuerteventura), waves in August average 1.1 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.1 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.4 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 6 seconds from the NNE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

August in the context of Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s surf season

Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season runs October–March. August is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura)?: August is outside Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season (October–March), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 26 km/h.