Offshore StaysSurf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in December
Surfing Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in December: in the main surf season, air around 19°C, sea around 21°C, 0.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
19°C
Sea temperature
21°C
Rain
0.9 mm/day
Wind
22 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.3 m (4 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.8 m (6 ft)+
Swell period
11 s
Main swell direction
From NNE (23°)
What to wear: with the sea around 21°C in December, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
Surf size in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in December
Offshore of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), waves in December average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 5th biggest 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 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.
December in the context of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s surf season
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s main surf season runs October–March. December is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is December a good month to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?
- Yes — December falls in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s main surf season (October–March).
- How warm is the sea in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in December?
- About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
- What is the weather like in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in December?
- Air temperature averages 19°C, with about 0.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.