Surfing in Spain in March
In March the best surfing in Spain is at Fuerteventura – Flag Beach, Fuerteventura – El Cotillo & Lanzarote – Famara.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13–20°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
- For beginners: Fuerteventura – Flag Beach, Lanzarote – Famara & Tarifa – Los Lances.
When are you planning to go?
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Flag Beach
Fuerteventura · Spain
2.7 m waves19° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FUE 30 km
2
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El Cotillo
Fuerteventura · Spain
2.7 m waves19° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FUE 28 km
3
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Famara
Lanzarote · Spain
2 m waves19° water20° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 km
4
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Pozo Izquierdo
Gran Canaria · Spain
1.7 m waves20° water22° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LPA 13 km
5
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El Médano
Spain
1.6 m waves20° water22° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TFS 3 km
6
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El Quemao (La Santa)
Lanzarote · Spain
1.5 m waves19° water22° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 19 km
7
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Los Lances
Tarifa · Spain
1.4 m waves16° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIB 29 km
8
MarGOOD
Mundaka
Spain
2.1 m waves13° water16° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 21 km
9
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Zarautz
Spain
2.1 m waves13° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ EAS 32 km
10
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Sopelana
Spain
2.1 m waves13° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 12 km
11
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San Juan
Lanzarote · Spain
1.4 m waves19° water20° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 km
12
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Jameos del Agua
Lanzarote · Spain
1.4 m waves19° water20° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 29 km
Averages of the 12 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Spain in March?
Fuerteventura – Flag Beach: 2.7 m waves; Fuerteventura – El Cotillo: 2.7 m waves; Lanzarote – Famara: 2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Spain in March?
13–20°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in March?
Good spots for beginners this month: Fuerteventura – Flag Beach, Lanzarote – Famara & Tarifa – Los Lances.
Which airport is closest?
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), 30 km from Fuerteventura – Flag Beach; César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), 20 km from Lanzarote – Famara; Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 km from Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo.
