Windsurfing in Spain in May
In May the best windsurfing in Spain is at Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo, Fuerteventura – El Cotillo & Lanzarote – Famara.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 13 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 19–21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both
- For beginners: Lanzarote – Famara, Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Fuerteventura – Flag Beach.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 9 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 May?
Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo: 18 windy days; Fuerteventura – El Cotillo: 17 windy days; Lanzarote – Famara: 16 windy days.
How warm is the water in Spain in May?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Lanzarote – Famara, Sotavento – Fuerteventura & Fuerteventura – Flag Beach.
Which airport is closest?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 13 km from Gran Canaria – Pozo Izquierdo; Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), 28 km from Fuerteventura – El Cotillo; César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), 20 km from Lanzarote – Famara.
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