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

September 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 September?

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

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

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Famara (Lanzarote) in September

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

23°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.2 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From N (0°)

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

Surf size in Famara (Lanzarote) in September

Offshore of Famara (Lanzarote), waves in September average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Famara (Lanzarote)?: September 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 September?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Famara (Lanzarote) in September?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.