Tenerife Wind forecast

Weather forecast

10 day weather forecast for Tenerife, Spain, contains useful information about local wind speed, direction, and gusts, temperature, cloud coverage and precipitation based on the global GFS weathel model. All data updates four times a day with a forecast step of 3 hours. There is also a real-time wind forecast for Tenerife, Spain, from the nearest weather station to the spot, and a live Wind Map of the region and the world.

Get the weather forecast for other best kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing spots in Spain on this website and in the Windy.app with more weather parameters.

Climate, weather, and seasons in Tenerife

The weather in Tenerife is characterized by mild temperature conditions in the summer and warm for the winter, the presence of the sun is constant throughout the year. The temperature ranges between 17 °C and 25 °C. The presence of the sea breeze and the trade winds make it an ideal destination for surfing and all wind sports. More information on how the sea breeze influences the weather can be found here. There are about 40 rainy days a year.

The weather in Tenerife is divided between the north, which is much windier and wetter, and the south, which is warmer and drier. It is so extreme that you can even find snow on the Teide volcano and at the same time a day at the beach in another part of the island.

Winter

Winter in Tenerife occurs in the period between the end of December and the end of March with minimum temperatures averaging 14 °C and maximums of 22 °C, and approximately 15 days of rain (140 mm) in the total of the most intense rainfall season.

• The main winter swell is from the northeast along the Atlantic Ocean, allowing surfers to choose between the northern or southern part of the island.
• It is not a good period for beginners, especially when the waves break against the reefs, perfect for more experienced surfers.

Spring

Spring in Tenerife starts at the end of March and goes until the end of June, temperatures during this period range between 16 °C and 24 °C, and on average there are 7 days of rain (50 mm) on the whole season.

• It is the right time for beginner surfers or those looking for gentle waves and fewer people.
• The best place to surf during this season is La Fitenia, an exposed reef that can work for experienced surfers but also offers gentle left waves for beginners.

Summer

Summer in Tenerife starts at the end of June and goes towards the end of September, the average temperature of the season is 27 °C as maximum temperature and 21 °C as a minimum. The months of August and September reach a temperature of up to 29 °C. In Tenerife, this is the time of the year with the clearest sky, during these months rainfall is quite scarce with a maximum of 3 days (11 mm) for the whole season.

• Summer does not allow accurate forecasts for surfers. Winds can come at any time and are changeable, so consistency can be a tricky factor to achieve. More information on guest winds.
• There are still possibilities for surfing but it is best to get advice from local experts to know the areas that work best in general terms.

Autumn

Autumn in Tenerife runs from the end of September to mid-December. It is the second rainiest period of the year with 100 mm and 11 days of rainfall in the total season. With temperatures dropping progressively from 29 °C to a minimum of 15 °C.

• Autumn brings with it the best waves of the year. The area of Bajamar is ideal for expert surfers while Playa de Las Americas or La Tejita is for beginners.
• Swells and swells at their maximum expression with west-northwest direction. You get consistent waves with no breaking points, plus you will find few people in the sea. Here you can see a simple explanation of how the waves are created.
• It is always important to be careful with rocks.

Tenerife weather forecast for kitesurfing in Spain on the Windy.app for iOS. Photo: Svetlana-gumerova / Unsplash

Best time to travel

The best time to visit Tenerife for the most skilled surfers will be the autumn-winter season where they will find the most extreme swells and tides thanks to the low Atlantic pressures.

Beginners can use the calm of spring to their advantage, it is also an ideal season to take courses since it is not high season.

In short, summer is the least recommended season, since even if you can find phenomenal days for surfers, it is difficult to have an accurate forecast.

However, the island presents opposite conditions, in some occasions, between the north and the south, a situation that favors the practice of surfing all year round, it is enough to have the knowledge of all the available spots and the best conditions according to the season.

General and travel information

The island of Tenerife is the largest of the seven Canary Islands and is located in the Atlantic Ocean and belongs to the Spanish autonomous community of the Canary Islands. It is centrally located between the islands of Gran Canaria and La Gomera.

In Tenerife, the waves break on all types of bottom from rocks, sand to the volcanic reef, so it can meet the needs of all levels of expertise.

Another option is the practice of hiking and extreme sports — Teide National Park.

Official website: Tenerife.es.