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

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

How warm is the sea in Famara (Lanzarote) in December?

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

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

Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in December

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in December: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 20°C, 0.6 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

0.6 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.1 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

12 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 Famara (Lanzarote) in December

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in December average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.1 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 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 Famara (Lanzarote)'s surf season

Famara (Lanzarote)'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 Famara (Lanzarote)?: Yes — December falls in Famara (Lanzarote)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Famara (Lanzarote) in December?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in December?: Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.