Is August a good time for surfing at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa)?

August is a fair month for surfing at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa); the best time is January–March, December. Waves 0.7 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 27°C.

Plan your trip to Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa)Every month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 0.7 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 22°C, shorty
  • Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
  • Weather: 31 sunny days, 2 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for surfing in August

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Is August a good time for surfing at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa)?

August is a fair month for surfing at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa); the best time is January–March, December. Waves 0.7 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 27°C.

How warm is the water at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa) in August?

About 22°C: shorty.

How big are the waves at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa) in August?

About 0.7 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa) in August?

Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 2 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in August?

Within 1,500 km: Imsouane (2 m waves), Taghazout (1.8 m waves) & Taghazout – Anchor Point (1.8 m waves).

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