The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has released its weather forecast for Friday, 11 July, highlighting high temperatures and strong winds as the main phenomena to watch across the Canary Islands. Special attention is being paid to the southern midlands, where temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 30°C, excluding Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
A light calima (Saharan dust haze) present at high altitudes will gradually diminish over the course of the day. Meanwhile, trade winds will intensify, especially during the afternoon, with strong gusts forecast in several areas.
Maritime Conditions
At sea, north-easterly winds of force 4 to 5 are expected, strengthening to force 6 offshore in the north-west and south-east of the archipelago. These areas will experience rough to very rough seas. Elsewhere, winds will be between force 3 and 4, with calmer conditions (force 2 to 3) near the coast. In the western zones, variable breezes will create slight to moderate swells.
Island-by-Island Forecast
Tenerife
Mostly clear skies are forecast, with some low cloud in northern coastal areas. The calima at high altitudes will clear as the day progresses. Temperatures will remain steady, though minimums may rise slightly in the eastern and western midlands. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, temperatures will range from 21°C to 28°C, with the possibility of exceeding 30°C in mid-altitude zones. Trade winds will pick up during the afternoon, particularly in the east and around the Teno Massif, where very strong gusts are likely.
La Gomera
Clear skies will dominate, apart from some northern low cloud. The calima will gradually dissipate. Minimum temperatures will rise slightly in the southern midlands, where highs could exceed 30°C. In San Sebastián de La Gomera, temperatures will range from 22°C to 26°C. Strong trade winds are expected, with potential for very strong gusts on the southeastern and northwestern slopes.
La Palma
Predominantly clear skies are forecast, with cloud intervals in the north and east. The light haze will lift during the day. Temperatures will remain largely stable, though a rise is expected in the west, particularly in minimum values. Maximum temperatures could reach 30°C. In Santa Cruz de La Palma, temperatures will range from 20°C to 24°C. Localised strong winds are expected in the afternoon.
El Hierro
The island will see mostly clear conditions, with some northern low cloud. The haze will ease gradually. A slight temperature increase is expected on southern slopes, and midland areas could see highs around or above 30°C. In Valverde, temperatures will range from 16°C to 19°C. Strong trade winds are anticipated on the southeast coast and northwestern tip.
Province of Las Palmas
Gran Canaria
The day will be largely clear with some morning cloud in the northern lowlands. The high-altitude haze will gradually fade. Slight temperature increases are forecast in the southern half of the island, while maximums may fall in mountainous areas. There is a low probability of highs reaching 34°C in the southern and western midlands. In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, temperatures will hover between 21°C and 24°C. Strong winds are expected, especially in the southeast and northwest during the afternoon, with lighter breezes in the southwest.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Both islands will enjoy predominantly clear skies, with brief morning cloud cover in the north and some lingering high-altitude haze. Temperatures will remain relatively stable, peaking at 25°C in Arrecife and 26°C in Puerto del Rosario. Intermittently strong trade winds are expected throughout the day.
