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

May 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 May?

About 20°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

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

Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in May

Surfing Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in May: outside the main surf season, air around 20°C, sea around 20°C, 0.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

20°C

Sea temperature

20°C

Rain

0.2 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.2 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NNE (23°)

What to wear: with the sea around 20°C in May, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in May

Offshore of Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), waves in May average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)?: May 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 May?: About 20°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) in May?: Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.