Offshore StaysSurf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain: reef breaks and beach breaks for all levels, best surf October–March, sea 19°C–23°C.
Waves
reef breaks and beach breaks
Suits
all levels
Best surf months
October–March
Sea temperature
19–23°C
Surf season in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), month by month
Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | In season | 1.3 | 11 s NNE | 18 | 20 | 0.6 |
| February | In season | 1.4 | 11 s NNE | 18 | 19 | 0.8 |
| March | In season | 1.4 | 11 s NNE | 18 | 19 | 0.5 |
| April | – | 1.2 | 10 s NNE | 19 | 20 | 0.3 |
| May | – | 1.2 | 9 s NNE | 20 | 20 | 0.2 |
| June | – | 1.1 | 8 s NNE | 21 | 21 | 0.1 |
| July | – | 1.4 | 7 s NNE | 22 | 22 | 0.1 |
| August | – | 1.3 | 7 s NNE | 23 | 23 | 0.1 |
| September | – | 1.1 | 9 s NNE | 23 | 23 | 0.3 |
| October | In season | 1.1 | 10 s NNE | 23 | 23 | 0.6 |
| November | In season | 1.2 | 11 s NNE | 21 | 22 | 0.8 |
| December | In season | 1.3 | 11 s NNE | 19 | 21 | 0.9 |
Working remotely from Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) is on Atlantic/Canary (UTC+0 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:
- New York3 h
- San Francisconone
- London8 h
- Berlin7 h
- Sydneynone
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?
- Surf in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) is most reliable from October–March. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
- How warm is the water in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?
- Sea temperature in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) averages 19°C in March and 23°C in September. That calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the warmest.
- Is Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) good for beginners?
- Yes — Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) has reef breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
- Can I work remotely from Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) with a team in another time zone?
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) runs on Atlantic/Canary. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.
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