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

Yes — January falls in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s main surf season (October–March).

How warm is the sea in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January?

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January

Surfing Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 20°C, 0.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

0.6 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 20°C in January, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January

Offshore of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), waves in January average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 4th 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?: Yes — January falls in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)'s main surf season (October–March).
How warm is the sea in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in January?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.