This Friday, the Canary Islands will experience a combination of meteorological conditions: continued presence of calima (haze), partly cloudy skies, and strong gusts of wind in various zones. According to the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), light haze at high altitudes will mainly affect the easternmost islands, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, although it is expected to clear by the end of the day.
Across the archipelago, temperatures will remain stable, with only minor fluctuations, while winds from the north or northeast will intensify in exposed areas.
Maritime Conditions
At sea, north to north-easterly winds of force 4 to 5 are forecast in the southeast and northwest maritime zones, producing heavy swells. In the northeast, winds will be slightly lighter (force 3 to 4), with moderate to heavy wave conditions. A southerly swell of approximately one metre is also expected from early morning, temporarily reducing visibility in some coastal zones.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife
- Cloud cover: Cloudy in the north below 1,000–1,100 metres at dawn, turning partly cloudy with intervals in the northeast. Mostly clear elsewhere with some cloudy patches in the southwest in the morning.
- Temperatures: Unchanged, peaking at 30 °C in Santa Cruz and dipping to 21 °C at night.
- Winds: Moderate northerlies, strengthening after midday in exposed areas like Anaga and the southeastern slopes of the metropolitan area. In mountainous regions, moderate south-westerlies with strong gusts in the afternoon.
La Palma
- Cloud cover: Cloudy intervals early and late in the north (under 1,100 m), clearing during the day. Partly cloudy to clear in the rest.
- Temperatures: Around 24 °C (high) and 18 °C (low) in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
- Winds: Moderate from the northeast, intensifying in the southeast and extreme northwest from midday onwards. Very strong gusts possible later in the day.
La Gomera
- Cloud cover: Cloudy in the north (below 800–900 m) at dawn, becoming partly cloudy with increasing cloudiness later. Elsewhere, mostly clear or partly cloudy.
- Temperatures: Around 26 °C (max) and 21 °C (min) in San Sebastián.
- Winds: Moderate from the northeast, with strong gusts on the east and northwest coasts. In the highlands, light northerlies turning moderate in the afternoon.
El Hierro
- Cloud cover: Mostly clear or partly cloudy, with cloudier skies in the north at dawn and sunset.
- Temperatures: Between 15 °C and 19 °C in Valverde.
- Winds: Moderate northeast winds with strong gusts in the east and west, especially in the late afternoon. Light westerly winds at altitude.
Gran Canaria
- Cloud cover: Cloudy in the north (below 800–900 m) during early morning and evening. Mainly clear or partly cloudy in other areas, with some southern intervals early in the day.
- Temperatures: Stable overall; however, southern and western midlands could locally exceed 30 °C. In Las Palmas, expected range is 20–24 °C.
- Winds: Moderate northerlies, strengthening in the southeast and west in the afternoon. Very strong gusts likely in exposed areas. Light westerly winds in the mountains.
Fuerteventura
- Cloud cover: Morning and late afternoon clouds in the north and west, clearing elsewhere. Some intervals on the east coast in the morning. Light haze at altitude should dissipate later.
- Temperatures: Stable, with highs of 26 °C and lows of 18 °C in Puerto del Rosario.
- Winds: Moderate from the north with strong gusts in Jandía, especially during the day.
Lanzarote
- Cloud cover: Cloudy at dawn and sunset in the north and west, with intervals through the day. Mostly clear elsewhere with occasional clouds on the east coast.
- Calima: Light haze at altitude, easing towards the evening.
- Temperatures: Ranging from 19 °C to 27 °C in Arrecife.
- Winds: Moderate from the north with strong gusts in the southeast, particularly in the early morning and afternoon.
