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

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

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

About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in January

Surfing Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in January: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 19°C, 0.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

0.4 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 19°C in January, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in January

Offshore of Corralejo (Fuerteventura), waves in January average 1.1 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.1 m — the 3rd 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Corralejo (Fuerteventura)?: Yes — January falls in Corralejo (Fuerteventura)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in January?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Corralejo (Fuerteventura) in January?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.