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

August 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 August?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

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

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in August

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in August: outside the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 22°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

22°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

26 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

8 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in August, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in August

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in August average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 8 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 Famara (Lanzarote)'s surf season

Famara (Lanzarote)'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 Famara (Lanzarote)?: August 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 August?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 26 km/h.