Is April a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?

April is outside Famara (Lanzarote)'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 Famara (Lanzarote) in April?

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

What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in April?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in April

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in April: outside the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 19°C, 0.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

0.2 mm/day

Wind

23 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

What to wear: with the sea around 19°C in April, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in April

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in April average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the N.

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.

April in the context of Famara (Lanzarote)'s surf season

Famara (Lanzarote)'s main surf season runs October–March. April is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?: April is outside Famara (Lanzarote)'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 Famara (Lanzarote) in April?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in April?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.