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Playa del Janubio surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 07 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa del Janubio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa del Janubio sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Janubio this week:
The surf forecast for Playa del Janubio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Janubio in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 10th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 11th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Janubio over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | |
153 | 130 | 105 | 84 | 84 | 87 | 375 | 974 | 836 | 749 | 478 | 384 | 617 | 1028 | 954 | 918 | 916 | 805 | 743 | 565 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:26AM1.70m | 5:47PM1.84m | 6:19AM1.60m | 6:45PM1.76m | 7:29AM1.55m | 7:56PM1.74m | 8:49AM1.58m | 9:09PM1.79m | 9:59AM1.69m | 10:12PM1.90m | 10:55AM1.86m | 11:06PM2.05m | 11:43AM2.04m | 11:55PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.69m | 00:07AM0.71m | 12:12PM0.79m | 1:13AM0.78m | 1:21PM0.86m | 2:31AM0.77m | 2:43PM0.85m | 3:42AM0.68m | 3:55PM0.76m | 4:38AM0.53m | 4:54PM0.62m | 5:27AM0.36m | 5:44PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
 kJ | 153 | 130 | 105 | 84 | 58 | 87 | 375 | 974 | 836 | 749 | 478 | 384 | 617 | 1028 | 954 | 918 | 916 | 805 | 743 | 565 | 388 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | W 8 | N 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | N 7 | NW 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 84 | 17 | 149 | 3 | 24 | 62 | 134 | 269 | 191 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 7 | S 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 12 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | NW 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 25 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 42 | 0 | 20 | 179 | 20 | 41 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Information about the Playa del Janubio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa del Janubio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa del Janubio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa del Janubio surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa del Janubio) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa del Janubio may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa del Janubio is 16 km (10 miles) from Puerto del Carmen. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto del Carmen. Puerto del Carmen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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