Beach Weather in El Golfo, Lanzarote, Spain

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Beach Weather Today in El Golfo

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 31kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

El Golfo faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:00 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in El Golfo

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

EL GOLFO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 20°
12% 100% 37% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21°
27% 35% 84% 50% 47% 56% 44% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 22°
32% 50% 70% 47% 48% 50% 28% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 21° 20° 19° 19° 20° 20°
48% 48% 47% 45% 20% 10% 9% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18°
7% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Thu 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 19°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 7% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18°
0% 12% 6% 0% 0% 38% 63% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
10.0s 16.4s 16.0s 15.5s 14.9s 14.5s 14.3s 14.3s
Sun 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
0.4m
0.9m
0.8m
1.4m
13.4s 13.4s 14.1s 13.3s 4.6s 13.1s 13.0s 12.3s
Mon 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.6s
Tue 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
40
kmh
48
kmh
49
kmh
46
kmh
32
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
11.6s 9.5s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 10.8s 5.2s 10.8s
Wed 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
10.3s 9.8s 9.2s 8.8s 8.4s 8.3s 5.0s 4.7s
Thu 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
7.8s 8.0s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 16.0s 14.8s 14.2s
Fri 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
13.3s 13.0s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.1s 10.9s
Sat 14th December
6:05 AM 12:13 PM 6:22 PM
0.40 2.70 0.40
Sun 15th December
12:33 AM 6:52 AM 12:59 PM 7:05 PM
2.90 0.40 2.70 0.50
Mon 16th December
1:17 AM 7:38 AM 1:44 PM 7:47 PM
2.90 0.40 2.60 0.50
Tue 17th December
1:59 AM 8:22 AM 2:28 PM 8:29 PM
2.90 0.40 2.50 0.60
Wed 18th December
2:41 AM 9:06 AM 3:12 PM 9:11 PM
2.80 0.50 2.40 0.70
Thu 19th December
3:24 AM 9:51 AM 3:56 PM 9:54 PM
2.70 0.70 2.30 0.90
Fri 20th December
4:09 AM 10:38 AM 4:43 PM 10:41 PM
2.50 0.80 2.10 1.00
Sat 14th December
20°
0.0mm
31kmh ESE
81%
Sun 15th December
21°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
46%
Mon 16th December
22°
0.0mm
32kmh SE
46%
Tue 17th December
21°
0.0mm
51kmh SE
29%
Wed 18th December
18°
0.0mm
35kmh SE
1%
Thu 19th December
20°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
1%
Fri 20th December
20°
0.1mm
24kmh NE
22%
Sat 21st December
18°
0.0mm
40kmh NNE
57%
Sun 22nd December
18°
0.0mm
41kmh NNE
73%
Mon 23rd December
19°
0.1mm
36kmh NNE
69%
Tue 24th December
18°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
54%
Wed 25th December
18°
0.0mm
33kmh N
60%
Thu 26th December
19°
0.0mm
27kmh NNW
79%
Fri 27th December
18°
0.1mm
31kmh NNE
57%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 48%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in El Golfo don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at El Golfo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

A holiday at the beach in El Golfo, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain is the perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy stunning landscapes, relax on unique beaches, and explore the beauty of a volcanic island. Located in the southwestern part of Lanzarote, El Golfo is an idyllic fishing village that offers visitors a peaceful and picturesque escape from daily life. With its dramatic coastline, charming local culture, and diverse range of activities on offer, taking a holiday at El Golfo beach is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Beach Type

The beach at El Golfo is known for its unique black sand and pebbles, which are a result of the volcanic landscape that surrounds the area. While it may not feature powdery white sand like some other beaches, its striking appearance and incredible natural scenery more than make up for it. The rocky coastline also makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as it attracts a variety of marine life that thrives around rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

Recommended beach activities in El Golfo include:

  1. Snorkeling and diving: The rocky coastline provides excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as the underwater landscape attracts a diverse range of marine life.
  2. Swimming: The crystal-clear waters at El Golfo are perfect for swimming or simply relaxing in the refreshing ocean.
  3. Hiking: The surrounding volcanic landscape offers many hiking trails with spectacular views of the coastline and nearby natural attractions such as Los Hervideros cliffs or La Geria vineyards.
  4. Photography: Capture stunning shots of the dramatic black sand beach contrasted against turquoise waters or explore nearby sites like Charco de los Clicos (Green Lagoon) for even more amazing photo opportunities.
  5. Sunset watching: With its west-facing location on Lanzarote's coast, El Golfo is one of the best places on the island to watch the sunset over the ocean.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts in El Golfo, there are several charming hotels and guesthouses available for visitors. Some recommended accommodations include:

Areas to Stay In

El Golfo village itself is small and peaceful, making it an ideal location for those looking to stay close to the beach and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. However, if you prefer more amenities or larger accommodations options, nearby towns such as Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen can be easily reached by car and offer a wider range of options.

Beach Amenities

Beach amenities at El Golfo include:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking facilities
  • Several restaurants and bars within walking distance
  • Beach loungers available for rent (limited supply)

It's important to note that due to its unique landscape and smaller size, El Golfo may not have all the amenities found at more commercialized beaches. However, its charm lies in its natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere which make it an ideal destination for those seeking a more authentic holiday experience on Lanzarote's coast.

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