Clearer skies and a calmer Atlantic
After a few days of mixed conditions, the Canary Islands are in for a much calmer and brighter spell this Friday. The wind has dropped significantly, leaving a light breeze from the northeast and pleasant ocean breezes along the coast. The Atlantic is also settling down, with an ocean swell from the northeast producing waves just over a metre high on the north coasts and in the channels between islands. In the south, conditions are calm with only light ripples on the water.
Temperatures on the rise
It will feel noticeably warmer, especially in the midlands (medianías). Thermometers in Tenerife are set to hover around the 30°C mark, while inland areas of Gran Canaria could even surpass 32°C. It’s a moderate but welcome rise after cooler days.
Island-by-island forecast
Tenerife
Cloud cover will shrink back significantly. You might see some scattered clouds lingering over the north and the Anaga massif early on, but they won’t amount to much. In Santa Cruz, expect temperatures ranging from 18°C to 27°C.
Gran Canaria
The characteristic “panza de burro” (low cloud cover) will greet the day but will thin out and lose its grip as the hours pass. The rest of the island will be mostly clear with less wind and noticeably warmer conditions inland.
Lanzarote
Grey skies over the north and west during the first few hours will gradually give way to blue. Expect light winds and temperatures between 18°C and 26°C in Arrecife.
Fuerteventura
The morning will begin with low clouds in the northern and western halves, but these will clear quickly. The wind will ease, and Puerto del Rosario will see temperatures between 18°C and 26°C.
La Palma
Clouds will be on the retreat over the north and eastern slopes. You might spot some at dawn, but they won’t be significant. Winds are slackening, except on the summits.
La Gomera
Scattered clouds will linger over the north early on but will clear through the morning. The wind will ease, and the capital can expect temperatures from 19°C to 26°C.
El Hierro
Mostly clear skies are on the cards. Some clouds will be more visible over the north at first, but they’ll dissipate quickly. Less wind and rising temperatures.
La Graciosa
Low clouds will be present in the morning, but from midday onwards, the skies will clear up nicely. Winds are decreasing, and temperatures are on the up.
At a glance
It’s a straightforward day across the archipelago: plenty of sunshine, a gentle ocean, and warmer air. A perfect day to be outdoors.
