Majanicho - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (December - January)

The North Atlantic flexes its muscles during the heart of winter, and Majanicho reaps the rewards. December and January deliver the most consistent combination of powerful, groundswell from the NW and NNW directions, with average wave heights hovering around 2.1–2.2m and periods stretching into the 12–13s range. More importantly, this is when the offshore wind window (SSW, S, SSO) aligns most frequently, pushing ideal conditions to 22–25% of the time. Cold fronts sweeping across the Canary Islands often leave behind crisp, light southerly flow in their wake, transforming the beach into a clean, lined-up reef point. It's a short but sweet peak for those willing to brave the chill.

Fair Surf Season (October - March, excl. Dec-Jan)

The extended winter window from October through March still offers plenty of opportunities, though the percentages of truly clean days slip. November and February average 1.9–2.2m swell with 11–12s periods, but the offshore wind probability drops to 16–19%. March sees a further decline to 11% ideal wind as the trade wind regime strengthens. During these months, you'll often face a trade-off: the swell is present and powerful, but a persistent NE wind (onshore/cross-onshore) can chop up the surface. The key is to watch for systems that stall south of the islands, setting up a light S or SW flow. When that happens, the waves are still firing – heavy, long-period NW groundswells with clean walls.

Low Surf Season (April - September)

Summer and early autumn represent the leanest period for Majanicho. Average swell heights drop below 2m (1.4–1.9m) and wave periods shorten to 7.5–11s, indicating more local, weaker windswell. The dominant swell direction remains NNW to N, but the wind becomes a major obstacle: the trade winds blow from the NE and NNE with alarming consistency, often exceeding 20–30kph. Ideal wind percentages bottom out at 0–3% in the core summer months (June–August). During this stretch, the beach is almost always blown out – choppy, sectiony, and rarely clean. Occasional pulses from a distant low may produce a short window of rideable waves, but the odds are heavily stacked against quality surf. September shows a slight uptick in swell height (1.4m) and period (10s), a hint of the winter ramp-up, but still plagued by dominant NE winds.

December: Prime Time

December is the peak month for surf at Majanicho, offering the highest probability of combining solid swell with favorable wind. Average wave height is 2.1m and period is 12.6s – very powerful, long period groundswell. Swell directions are well-balanced: NNW (31.0%), NW (19.2%), N (8.1%), and a significant contribution from WNW (8.1%) and NNE (7.0%). This diversity means the beach picks up energy from a wide range of winter storms. The big story is the wind: ideal offshore from the south occurs 25% of the time – the highest of any month. NNE winds drop to 14.8% and NE to 21.3%, with a greater frequency of light ENE and E winds that can be side-offshore. The result is that about one in four days offers truly clean conditions, with the ocean often glassy under a southerly breeze. Expect pumping, firing waves in the 1.5–2.5m range, with plenty of overhead bombs. December is the month to circle on your calendar for a trip to Majanicho.