Is August a good month to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?

August is outside Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'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 Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August?

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

What is the weather like in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August?

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 29 km/h.

Surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August

Surfing Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August: 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

29 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

7 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

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

Surf size in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August

Offshore of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), waves in August average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 7 seconds from the NNE.

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.

August in the context of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s surf season

Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s main surf season runs October–March. August is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?: August is outside Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'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 Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in August?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 29 km/h.