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

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

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

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in October

Surfing Famara (Lanzarote) in October: in the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 23°C, 0.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

0.5 mm/day

Wind

19 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.2 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in October, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in October

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in October average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?: Yes — October falls in Famara (Lanzarote)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Famara (Lanzarote) in October?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in October?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 19 km/h.