Offshore StaysSurf Famara (Lanzarote), Spain
Surf Famara (Lanzarote), Spain: beach breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf October–March, sea 18°C–23°C.
Waves
beach breaks
Suits
beginner and intermediate surfers
Best surf months
October–March
Sea temperature
18–23°C
Surf season in Famara (Lanzarote), month by month
Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | In season | 1.5 | 12 s N | 18 | 19 | 0.4 |
| February | In season | 1.7 | 13 s N | 17 | 19 | 0.6 |
| March | In season | 1.7 | 12 s N | 18 | 18 | 0.3 |
| April | – | 1.4 | 11 s N | 18 | 19 | 0.2 |
| May | – | 1.4 | 9 s N | 19 | 20 | 0.1 |
| June | – | 1.2 | 8 s N | 21 | 21 | 0.0 |
| July | – | 1.4 | 7 s NNE | 22 | 21 | 0.0 |
| August | – | 1.3 | 8 s NNE | 23 | 22 | 0.1 |
| September | – | 1.2 | 10 s N | 23 | 23 | 0.1 |
| October | In season | 1.2 | 11 s N | 23 | 23 | 0.5 |
| November | In season | 1.4 | 12 s N | 21 | 22 | 0.7 |
| December | In season | 1.5 | 12 s NNE | 19 | 20 | 0.6 |
Working remotely from Famara (Lanzarote)
Famara (Lanzarote) is on Atlantic/Canary (UTC+0 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:
- New York3 h
- San Francisconone
- London8 h
- Berlin7 h
- Sydneynone
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?
- Surf in Famara (Lanzarote) is most reliable from October–March. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
- How warm is the water in Famara (Lanzarote)?
- Sea temperature in Famara (Lanzarote) averages 18°C in March and 23°C in September. That calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the warmest.
- Is Famara (Lanzarote) good for beginners?
- Yes — Famara (Lanzarote) has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
- Can I work remotely from Famara (Lanzarote) with a team in another time zone?
- Famara (Lanzarote) runs on Atlantic/Canary. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.
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