Windsurfing in Spain in April
In April the best windsurfing in Spain is at Lanzarote – Famara, Fuerteventura – El Cotillo & Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 13 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 17–20°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
- For beginners: Lanzarote – Famara & Cádiz – Valdevaqueros.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in Spain in April?
Lanzarote – Famara: 15 windy days; Fuerteventura – El Cotillo: 15 windy days; Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo: 13 windy days.
How warm is the water in Spain in April?
17–20°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in April?
Good spots for beginners this month: Lanzarote – Famara & Cádiz – Valdevaqueros.
Which airport is closest?
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), 20 km from Lanzarote – Famara; Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), 28 km from Fuerteventura – El Cotillo; Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 km from Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo.
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