Best Time to Ride · Surf foiling · Spain
Surf foiling in Spain
2 surf foiling spots in Spain. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surf foiling.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Spain: January–March (around 1.4 m, water 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit).
- Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–October (around 1 m, water 23°C, shorty).
- Top picks: El Médano & Tarifa – Los Lances.
El MédanoCanary Islands, Spain · best MarchIntermediate and up · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TFS 3 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Tarifa – Los LancesAndalusia, Spain · best January–MarchIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIB 29 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Spain
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.4 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.4 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MarchMar | 1.5 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AprilApr | 1.2 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| MayMay | 1 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| JuneJun | 1 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 1 m | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 0.9 m | 23°C | shorty | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1 m | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| OctoberOct | 1 m | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.1 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 23°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.2 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surf foiling in Spain?
Best waves in Spain: January–March (around 1.4 m, water 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: July–October (around 1 m, water 23°C, shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Spain?
It depends on the month: about 23°C water in August (shorty) and about 18°C in March (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Spain good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 3 km from El Médano; Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 29 km from Tarifa – Los Lances.
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