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

Yes — December falls in Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season (October–March).

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

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in December

Surfing Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in December: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 20°C, 0.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

19°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

0.5 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

What to wear: with the sea around 20°C in December, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in December

Offshore of Corralejo (Fuerteventura), waves in December average 1.1 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.1 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura)?: Yes — December falls in Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in December?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in December?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.