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

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

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

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in March

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in March: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 18°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

0.3 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

12 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in March, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in March

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in March average 1.7 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 2nd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?: Yes — March falls in Famara (Lanzarote)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Famara (Lanzarote) in March?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in March?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 23 km/h.