Sunday: Strong trade winds and a rough Atlantic
Expect a stable but windy day across the Canary Islands this Sunday, 29 March. The northeast trade wind will be the main feature, bringing strong gusts and creating rough ocean conditions, particularly on northern and western coasts.
General Outlook
The weather is stable. Coastal areas will see pleasant daytime temperatures between 18ºC and 24ºC. A moderate northeast wind will blow, strengthening to strong on the southeast and northwest slopes of the more mountainous islands. Locally very strong gusts, exceeding 70 km/h, are likely on these exposed slopes during the afternoon and evening.
Maritime conditions will worsen. A combined north-northeasterly swell will affect coasts open to the north and the western coasts of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, with waves that could reach and surpass 3 metres. The more sheltered southern coasts will see rough ocean conditions.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife
Cloudy in the north with a slight chance of a weak, occasional spot of rain. Scattered clouds in the south and mostly clear elsewhere. A moderate northeast wind will blow, with probable very strong gusts over 70 km/h on the extreme southeast and northwest points. Temperatures in Santa Cruz will range from 16ºC to 22ºC.
Gran Canaria
The classic ‘panza de burro’ (sea of clouds) will affect the north and northeast, with a chance of occasional drizzle at night. A moderate trade wind will accelerate in the southeast and northwest, with probable very strong gusts. Temperatures in Las Palmas will oscillate between 17ºC and 21ºC.
Lanzarote
Morning cloud intervals will give way to mostly clear skies. A moderate trade wind will strengthen inland. Temperatures in Arrecife will range from 15ºC to 22ºC.
Fuerteventura
Morning cloud intervals will tend to clear by midday, except in the north. A moderate northeast wind will bring probable strong gusts inland. Maximum temperatures will be between 19ºC and 23ºC.
La Palma
Cloud intervals in the north and east. Mostly clear on other slopes and in the highlands. A moderate trade wind will bring probable very strong gusts on the peaks during the afternoon and evening. A maximum of 21ºC is forecast for Santa Cruz de La Palma.
La Gomera
Cloudy skies in the north and interior. Mostly clear elsewhere. A moderate northeast wind will bring probable very strong gusts. Temperatures will see no major changes.
El Hierro
Mostly clear skies except in the northeast, which will be cloudy. A moderate trade wind will blow, with probable very strong gusts on exposed extremities. Cool mornings are expected.
La Graciosa
Cloudy in the morning, tending to become mostly clear in the second half of the day. A moderate trade wind will blow. Temperatures in Caleta de Sebo will range from 16ºC to 21ºC.
