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

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

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

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

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

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in February

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in February: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 19°C, 0.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

0.6 mm/day

Wind

23 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

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

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in February

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in February average 1.7 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?: Yes — February falls in Famara (Lanzarote)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Famara (Lanzarote) in February?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in February?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.